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Dr. Laura Altom, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 43
Dr. Laura Altom, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Laura Altom, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Cary, NC.
Dr. Laura Altom, MD
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Dr. Laura Altom, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 43
Cary, NC
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Laura Altom, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Cary, NC.

About

Dr. Altom graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Laura Altom, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Cary, NC and has 16 years experience. Dr. Altom currently practices at North Carolina Surgery at Cary and are affiliated with Rex Hospital. Dr. Altom has experience treating conditions like Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altom received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Altom's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altom is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Uterine Cancer
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Cirrhosis
Coagulation Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Myeloma
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Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peritoneal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Cancer Screening
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hernia Repair
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Screening Colonoscopy
Skin Screenings
Sphincterotomy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO
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  • Aetna
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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 North Carolina Surgery at Cary
    1505 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 784-7874
  2. 2 North Carolina Surgery at Holly Springs
    781 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altom
4.1
Based on 16 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Dec 08, 2023
I’m almost afraid to leave this review and have her become even busier. Absolutely the best doctor’s visit experience. She is so passionate about her work and so knowledgeable with the best bed side manners. I’m so glad I found her. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. Absolutely the coolest doctor human I have come across.
Michelle Moosavi — Dec 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Surgical Oncology
Gastroenterology
Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • UAB Hospital
    2009
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Altom, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altom's profile.

Dr. Altom frequently treats the following conditions: Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Altom, MD is affiliated with Rex Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Altom, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC