Gregory Altman
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
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About
Gregory Altman
Dr. Gregory Altman is co-division director, Orthopaedic Trauma, for Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). He is an expert in the field of sports and traumatic orthopaedic injuries. He specializes in complex knee and shoulder reconstruction. Additionally, he treats complex extremity and pelvic fractures. Dr. Altman earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. After completing a fellowship at the University of Rochester in Sports Medicine, he served as a clinical fellow and instructor in Orthopaedic Trauma at Harvard Medical School/The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to returning to his native Pittsburgh, he served as the director of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Currently, Dr. Altman is associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Drexel University School of Medicine. He has served as the vice chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at AGH since 2007. Dr. Altman directs the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at AHN. Dr. Altman has extensive publications in professional journals, including The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has authored multiple book chapters and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings. Currently, his basic science research focuses on ACL injuries and improving fracture healing. Dr. Altman is a member of numerous medical societies and committees. These include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the Pan American Trauma Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with additional certification in sports medicine. He speaks English.
Primary Specialty
Sports Medicine Specialist
Practice
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
Gender
Male
Education
Temple University School of Medicine
Training
Allegheny General Hospital, UPMC Hamot, Massachusetts General Hospital
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals
Allegheny General Hospital, Forbes Hospital
Office Name
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
Languages
English
Business Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services
ulnar collateral ligament elbow tear, triceps tendon tear, tricep injury, total shoulder replacement revision surgery, throwing injury, tendonitis, tendon injury, tendinopathy, sprained muscle, sprain, sports related hip injury, sports related hand injury, sports related foot injury, sports related finger injury, sports related ankle injury, sports physical exam, sports performance issues, sports medicine injuries, sports injury rehabilitation, slap tear, shoulder stabilization, shoulder sprain, shoulder pain, shoulder osteoarthritis, shoulder labral tear repair, shoulder labral tear, shoulder instability, shoulder injury, shoulder injection, shoulder impingement, shoulder dislocation, shin splints, running injury, rotator cuff injury, rotator cuff impingement, rotator cuff disorders, quadriceps injury, piriformis syndrome, pectoralis major tendon injury, pectoral muscle injury, patellofemoral injury, patellar tendon rupture, patellar instability, patella injury, patella dislocation, multiple ligament knee injury, meniscus injury, medial epicondylitis, medial collateral ligament injury of the elbow, locking knee, leg pain, lateral epicondylitis, latarjet, knee tendonitis, knee stabilization, knee realignment, knee osteoarthritis, knee injury, knee injection, knee dislocation, jumper's knee, joint sprain, joint dislocation, hyaluronic acid injection, hip sprain, hamstring injury, gluteal injury, gastrocnemius injury, elbow injury, distal clavicular osteolysis, dislocated patella, degenerative joint disease of the shoulder, chronic exertional compartment syndrome, calf muscle injury, bucket handle meniscus tear, biceps tendonitis, bicep tear, bicep injury, arm sprain, ankle strain, ankle sprain, ankle pain, adaptive sports evaluation, acromioclavicular joint separation, upper extremity splinting, bone and joint infections, orthopedic injuries treatment, subchondral bone cyst, non operative knee ligament injuries, ligament strains, dislocations, achilles tendon surgery, acetabular surgery, loose body in the knee, accessory navicular, tibial spine fracture, quadriceps tendon repair, painful hardware removal, osteochondral lesions
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