Dr. Daniel Altman is a nationally recognized expert in the field of orthopaedic spine and trauma surgery. He specializes in cervical disc surgery and disc replacement, lumbar disc surgery and spinal stenosis, spinal trauma, metastatic tumors of the spine, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Additionally, Dr. Altman also specializes in the treatment of complex extremity and pelvic fractures. Dr. Altman received his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College, and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in Spinal Surgery, after which he served as a Clinical Fellow and Instructor in Orthopaedic Trauma at Harvard Medical School/The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Currently, Dr. Altman is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He has served as the Director of Orthopaedic Spine Trauma at Allegheny General Hospital since 2004. He is passionate about education and directs the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at AHN. Along with his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Altman has maintained an active interest in research, which has resulted in over 40 publications in professional journals, including The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has authored multiple book chapters and presented at numerous national and international meetings. Currently, his basic science research focuses on orthopaedic biofilms and their effect on bone healing. His clinical research is focused on improving outcomes after spinal and major orthopaedic injuries. Dr. Altman is a member of numerous medical societies and committees. These include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the North American Spine Society, and the Pan American Trauma Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
anterior cervical spine surgery
artificial disc replacement surgery in the cervical spine
back pain
bulging disc
cervical compression fracture
cervical decompression
cervical radiculopathy
cervical spine fracture
complex spine surgery
decompression laminectomy
degenerative joint disease
degenerative spine pain
laminectomy
laminectomy with facetectomy and foraminotomy of lumbar spine
lumbar spine fusion
lumbosacral radiculopathy
neck arthritis
radiculopathy
sacroiliac joint dysfunction
sacroiliac joint fusion
sacroiliac joint pain
spine arthritis
spine fracture
spine instability
thoracic radiculopathy
Credentials
Education
Temple University School of Medicine
Internship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
Residency
UPMC Hamot
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Internship, Residencies & Fellowships
Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Position
Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, AGH
Publications
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