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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Athar Altaf, MD
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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pittston, PA.
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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Pittston, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pittston, PA.

About

Dr. Altaf graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS. Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Pittston, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Altaf currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dr. Altaf has experience treating conditions like Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Constipation and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altaf received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Altaf's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altaf is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Nausea
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Nausea
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Gastritis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger Healthplex Centerpoint
    1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 18640
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  2. 2 GSL Hospital
    100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  3. 3 Dba North East Surgery Center
    423 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  4. 4 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    675 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-5780

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Athar Altaf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altaf's profile.

Dr. Altaf frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Constipation and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Athar Altaf, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA