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Dr. Jeffrey Altshuler, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
3.7 (7)
Map Pin Small Laguna Hills, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Altshuler, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Altshuler, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 43 years of experience. They graduated from Wayne State U, School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital - Long Beach.

Dr. Altshuler works at Resigned: MCMG - Laguna Hills - SMMC in Laguna Hills, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and 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. Altshuler's Office Locations

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    Resigned: MCMG - Laguna Hills - SMMC
    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 680, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 268-4568

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  • Saddleback Medical Center
  • Orange Coast Medical Center
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
  • Miller Children's & Women's Hospital - Long Beach

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    About Dr. Jeffrey Altshuler, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346222379
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Utah|Wayne State University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Wayne State U, School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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

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    Dr. Altshuler works at Resigned: MCMG - Laguna Hills - SMMC in Laguna Hills, CA. View the full address on Dr. Altshuler’s profile.

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

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Altshuler. 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. Altshuler.

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