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Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)
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4.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD

Cardiology* Age 62
Wauchula, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD is a Cardiologist in Wauchula, FL.

About

Dr. Altajar graduated from University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD is a Cardiologist in Wauchula, FL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Altajar currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center and are affiliated with Desoto Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Wauchula. Dr. Altajar has experience treating conditions like Heart Disease, Hypertension and Heart Palpitations among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altajar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Altajar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altajar also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. Dr. Altajar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Breath Testing
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Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Physical Examination
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Sleep Study
Spirometry
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 AMA Wauchula
    508 S 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
  2. 2 Altajar Wauchula Office
    117 W Bay St, Wauchula, FL 33873
  3. 3 Altajar's Consultant
    425 Nursing Home Dr # 2, Arcadia, FL 34266

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4.5
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1 Star (1)

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Jul 28, 2022
I have been DR. Altajars patient for 3 years I have seen him once, I always see PA. I think he is an excellent Physician that is why I choose him , but I never see him. Am currently looking for another Cardiologist.
— Jul 28, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Sleep Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL
    1995
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE OF GRENOBLE / U.F.R. OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF POITIERS / U.F.R. OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altajar's profile.

Dr. Altajar frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Disease, Hypertension and Heart Palpitations. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD is affiliated with Desoto Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Wauchula.

Yes, Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Desoto Memorial Hospital

    900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL

  • AdventHealth Wauchula

    735 S 5th Ave, Wauchula, FL