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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.3 (3)
Map Pin Small Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS and is affiliated with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Altaf an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Altaf works at Practice in Wilkes Barre, PA with other offices in Pittston, PA, Orwigsburg, PA and Scranton, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Altaf's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    675 BALTIMORE DR, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-5780
  2. 2
    Geisinger Healthplex Centerpoint
    1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 18640 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  3. 3
    Gsl Hospital
    100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  4. 4
    Dba North East Surgery Center
    423 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447201454
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Altaf is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Altaf has seen patients for Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Altaf on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Altaf. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Altaf.

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