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Dr. Bruce Altman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Bruce Altman, MD
3.8 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, CT.
Dr. Bruce Altman, MD
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Dr. Bruce Altman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Danbury, CT
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, CT.

About

Dr. Altman graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital.Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, CT and has 38 years experience. Dr. Altman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Altman has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altman received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Altman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Altman also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Altman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trichiasis
Glaucoma Surgery
Astigmatism
Trichiasis
Glaucoma Surgery
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Miosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Bone Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Esotropia
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Iridoplasty
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • POMCO Group
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyCT
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Connecticare
  • Emblem Health
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  • Anthem
  • MagnaCare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
  2. 2 Office
    120 Park Lane Rd Ste B203, New Milford, CT 06776

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Apr 15, 2022
Dr. Altman is extremely thorough. He is never rushing out of the exam room when you have more questions to ask. He does not pressure you in any way, and because of this I am scheduling my caztaract surgery with him in a week and a half from now.
Lenny Coby — Apr 15, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai Hospital|Mt Sinai Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes Hospital Wash University Mc
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Altman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altman's profile.

Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is affiliated with Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Altman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT