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Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD is a General Surgeon in Providence, RI.
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Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD is a General Surgeon in Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Altenhein graduated from Tufts University. Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD is a General Surgeon in Providence, RI and has 45 years experience. Dr. Altenhein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. At present, Dr. Altenhein received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Altenhein's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Altenhein is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Cancer
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Skin Grafts
Thyroid Lobectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Tufts PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    100 Highland Ave Ste 308, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 553-8360
  2. 2 Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-5435

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3.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI