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Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Hematology*
3.9 (22)
Map Pin Small North Bergen, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematology Specialist in North Bergen, NJ. Dr. Alter, completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Alter an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Alter works at HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - North Bergen in North Bergen, NJ with other offices in Hackensack, NJ and Franklin Lakes, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Bone Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Alter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - North Bergen
    7650 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 464-0008
  2. 2
    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
    92 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-5072
  3. 3
    Jtcc 3rd Floor Clinic
    92 2nd St Fl 3, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 351-1394
  4. 4
    John Theurer Cancer Center
    795 Franklin Ave Ste 201, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 351-1163
  5. 5
    John Theurer Cancer Center
    155 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 351-1223
  6. 6
    Jtcc Palisades
    7650 River Rd Fl 2, North Bergen, NJ 07047 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 667-2841
  7. 7
    Cancer Center
    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 351-1396

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Palisades Medical Center
  • Holy Name Medical Center

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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Neutropenia
Oral Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Testicular Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Dehydration
Laryngeal Cancer
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Joint Pain
Leukocytosis
Limb Pain
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Shortness of Breath
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B 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
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Pain
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
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder Cancer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hodgkin's Disease
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypercoagulable State
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Insomnia
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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
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Malnutrition
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Melanoma
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mouth Cancer
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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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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Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
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
Ovarian Cancer
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostatitis
Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
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 (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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 Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrombocytosis
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Thymomas
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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 B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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
Erythropoietin Test
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Immunization Administration
Liver Biopsy
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis
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    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
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    3.9
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1306805460
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • St Lukes Hospital Center
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    Internship
    • St Lukes Hospital Center|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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    Dr. Alter has seen patients for Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Bone Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Alter. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alter.

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