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Dr. Anthony Altimari, MD

General Surgery*
3.7 (24)
Map Pin Small Wheaton, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Anthony Altimari, MD

Dr. Anthony Altimari, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Wheaton, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. Dr. Altimari, completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Altimari an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Altimari works at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Wheaton, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Altimari's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    7 Blanchard Cir Ste 104, Wheaton, IL 60189 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 668-0833

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Oophorectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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    3.7
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    About Dr. Anthony Altimari, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1235103581
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Loyola University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loyola University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Anthony Altimari, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Altimari is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Altimari has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Altimari works at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Wheaton, IL. View the full address on Dr. Altimari’s profile.

    Dr. Altimari has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Altimari on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Altimari. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Altimari.

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