Dr. Jeffrey Altman, MD

Dermatology*MaleAge 61

Dermatology*

Dr. Jeffrey Altman, MD is a dermatologist in Barrington, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Altman has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Jeffrey Altman, MD

Mercy Barrington Medical Center, Barrington, IL

500 W Il Route 22 Barrington, IL 60010
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Accepting new patients

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  • Friendly Staff
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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Altman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altman

3.2

19 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Steve A – Jan 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Brad – Sep 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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HELEN M LARSEN (NICK NAME.. Nan Larsen) – Sep 29, 2020
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Adrienne Fassino – Feb 21, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robyn Condon – Dec 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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DC in Hoffman Estates, IL – Aug 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Robert Cook in Lake Zurich, IL – Jul 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Trevor in McHenry, IL – May 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Lake In The Hills, IL – Dec 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Renee in Palatine, IL – Nov 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to educate patients about which treatments are best for them and offer as full of a range of treatment options as possible.  I also like to try to get to know my patients on a friendly basis and have positive visits so they can look...read more

biography

Over 20 years of experience in private practice and academic settings have given me a broad range of experience in general and surgical dermatology.   I have been proud to be recognized by my local and regional peers as a past president of...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • Rush Medical College

  • Marshfield Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Rush Presby St Lukes Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Mcgaw Med Ctr-northwestern Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Mcgaw Medical Center Northwestern Med School

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1990
  • Washington University

    Undergraduate School, 1986
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Locations

Mercy Barrington Medical Center, Barrington, IL

Mercy Barrington500 W Il Route 22 Barrington, IL 60010
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Practice

Illinois Dermatology Institute LLC1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 300 Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Practice

Mercy Woodstock Medical Center2000 Lake Ave Woodstock, IL 60098
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth

    N2950 State Road 67
    Lake Geneva, WI 53147
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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