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Dr. John Altenburg, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 86
Dr. John Altenburg, MD
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Dr. John Altenburg, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL.
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Dr. John Altenburg, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 86
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. John Altenburg, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL.

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Dr. Altenburg graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1972 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.Dr. John Altenburg, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, FL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Altenburg currently practices at Tampa Cataract and Eye Care Center and are affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. At present, Dr. Altenburg received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Altenburg's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altenburg also speaks Spanish. Dr. Altenburg is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Preferred Health Professionals
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Preferred Health Network
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Anthem

Locations

  1. 1 Tampa Cataract and Eye Care Center
    4600 N Habana Ave Ste 7, Tampa, FL 33614
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  2. 2 Tampa Cataract and Eye Care Center
    6101 Webb Rd Ste 205, Tampa, FL 33615
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 884-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:55
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:55
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:55
    Thursday
    07:45 - 16:55
    Friday
    07:30 - 11:25

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4.5
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Apr 21, 2020
Wonderful caring doctor.
sharon jones — Apr 21, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Altenburg, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altenburg's profile.

Dr. John Altenburg, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Altenburg, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

    2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL