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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Athar Altaf, MD
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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Dr. Athar Altaf, MD
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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dr. Altaf has experience treating conditions like Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altaf received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Altaf is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Constipation
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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Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
    675 BALTIMORE DR, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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  2. 2 Geisinger Healthplex Centerpoint
    1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 18640
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  3. 3 Gsl Hospital
    100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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  4. 4 Dba North East Surgery Center
    423 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    1986
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Athar Altaf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altaf's profile.

Dr. Altaf frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Anomaly Intestine, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Athar Altaf, MD is affiliated with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Athar Altaf, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

    100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA