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Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Hematology* Age 63
Dr. Robert Alter, MD
3.9 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Hematology* Age 63
Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematologist in Hackensack, NJ.

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Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematologist in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Alter currently practices at Regional Cancer Care Associates and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Hospital, Ocean University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Palisades Medical Center. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Kidney Cancer, Bone Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alter received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alter also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Alter accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Kidney Cancer
Bone Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Bone Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neutropenia
Prostate Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Constipation
Dehydration
Laryngeal Cancer
Oral Cancer
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Joint Pain
Leukocytosis
Limb Pain
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Myeloma
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Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Shortness of Breath
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Lymphoma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Carcinoma
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chest Pain
Chordoma
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryoglobulinemia
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagitis
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder Cancer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Graft vs Host Disease
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hodgkin's Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Malnutrition
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Melanoma
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mouth Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nodular Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostatitis
Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Reticulosarcoma
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Small Intestine Cancer
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Pain
Thrombocytosis
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Thymomas
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Warts
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Wheezing
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Diabetes Counseling
Erythropoietin Test
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Immunization Administration
Liver Biopsy
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

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  • HIP Prime HMO
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  • Navigate HMO
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    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • BCBS PPO
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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    Select
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Local Value Network POS Plus
    Hospital Advantage EPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 JTCC 3RD Floor Clinic
    92 2nd St Fl 3, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  2. 2 Cancer Center
    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  3. 3 John Theurer Cancer Center
    155 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  4. 4 John Theurer Cancer Center
    795 Franklin Ave Ste 201, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
  5. 5 JTCC Palisades
    7650 River Rd Fl 2, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  6. 6 John Theurer Cancer Center at
    92 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  7. 7 Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center
    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  8. 8 Breast Center at Palisades Medical Center
    7650 River Rd Ste 200, North Bergen, NJ 07047

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alter
3.9
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 17, 2022
His very experienced & caring . His knowledge with all latest available treatment & medication always making sure to do all necessary & latest treatment available to take care of my husband situation while explaining it to me in way that’s easy to understand.We been with Dr Alter almost 4 years now . Definitely recommend him his a excellent Doctor.
— Feb 17, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
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Specialties*
Hematology
Hematology & Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital Center|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1989
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Alter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alter's profile.

Dr. Alter frequently treats the following conditions: Kidney Cancer, Bone Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Alter, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Hospital, Ocean University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Palisades Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ

  • Palisades Medical Center

    7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ