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Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD
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Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID.
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Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Idaho Falls, ID
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID.

About

Dr. Altenburg graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 2002 and completed a residency at University of Iowa.Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID and has 22 years experience. Dr. Altenburg currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital, Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital and Portneuf Medical Center. Dr. Altenburg has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Bursitis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altenburg received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Altenburg's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altenburg also speaks Spanish. Dr. Altenburg is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis of Hip
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis of Hip
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Steroid Injection
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scleroderma
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Bone Scan
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • PacificSource
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Humana
  • American Republic
  • Assurant Health
  • Guardian
  • Blue Cross of Idaho PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • GEHA
  • First Choice Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Altius Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Idaho Falls Community Hospital LLC
    2327 Coronado St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 528-1000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altenburg
4.4
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5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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May 21, 2023
At the first visit, everything was explained in detail, What was expected of me before and after the surgery to make it successful. Surgery was successful and recovery smooth.
— May 21, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altenburg's profile.

Dr. Altenburg frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Bursitis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD is affiliated with Bingham Memorial Hospital, Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital and Portneuf Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bingham Memorial Hospital

    98 Poplar St, Blackfoot, ID

  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital

    2327 Coronado St, Idaho Falls, ID

  • Mountain View Hospital

    2325 Coronado St, Idaho Falls, ID

  • Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital

    150 N 200 W, Malad City, ID

  • Portneuf Medical Center

    777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID