Search

 See All Ophthalmologists in Bethlehem, PA

Dr. Michael Alterman, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Dr. Michael Alterman, DO
4.8 (31 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Bethlehem, PA
Dr. Michael Alterman, DO is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethlehem, PA.
Dr. Michael Alterman, DO
4.8 (31 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Michael Alterman, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Bethlehem, PA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Michael Alterman, DO is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethlehem, PA.

About

Dr. Michael Alterman, DO is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethlehem, PA and has 14 years experience. They graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 2010 and completed a residency at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.They currently practice at Bethlehem Eye Associates and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus, Saint Luke's Warren Hospital, St. Luke’s Anderson Campus and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. At present, Dr. Alterman received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alterman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
  • View other providers who treat Cataract
Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
  • View other providers who treat Diplopia
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
  • View other providers who treat Drusen
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
  • View other providers who treat Dry Eyes
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
  • View other providers who treat Eye Pain
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
  • View other providers who treat Glaucoma
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
  • View other providers who treat Lazy Eye
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
  • View other providers who treat Floaters
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypopyon
  • View other providers who treat Hypopyon
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Focal Laser Photocoagulation
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Juvéderm® Injection
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Panretinal Photocoagulation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    800 Eaton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 691-3335

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alterman
4.8
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Alterman?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Apr 18, 2024
Very attentive. Answers all questions with clarity
Vince Plano — Apr 18, 2024
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Michael Alterman, DO
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Michael Alterman, DO?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Alterman to family and friends

Dr. Alterman's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Alterman

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Michael Alterman, DO.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Michael Alterman, DO?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St John-Oakland Hospital
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2014
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Alterman communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman have free onsite parking?
6 users said yes.
Yes
(6)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Alterman accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Alterman, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alterman's profile.

Dr. Michael Alterman, DO is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus, Saint Luke's Warren Hospital, St. Luke’s Anderson Campus and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Yes, Dr. Michael Alterman, DO holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA

  • Saint Luke's Warren Hospital

    185 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ

  • St. Luke’s Anderson Campus

    1872 St Lukes Blvd, Easton, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA