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Dr. Robin Altman, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Robin Altman, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Reading, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Reading Hospital.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)
Practice
560 Van Reed Rd Ste 201A Reading, PA 19610Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Altman specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
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Dr. Altman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altman
3.9
16 ratings, 12 with a written review
| 5 star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 25% | 25% |
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Fantastic and Caring
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
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Mar 18, 2024
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If I could give zero stars I would. She goes against proof of other reliable resources including the children’s own counselor who saw the emotional abuse both toward me and my son. She made the ex look like a wonderful father even though the report was filled with lies which she published as truth. She destroyed my son by recommending 50/50 custody. I hope she can sleep at night.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2021
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extremely accomidating for appointment times, polite and kind and more than willing to help in any way possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2019
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Dr. Altman is a thorough professional who truly listens and works to meet my son where he is at. She is objective and fair and worked diligently to find solutions to problems and included my son (a teen) as part of the process. She explained the medical aspects of the tests and prescriptions she wrote and answered any questions honestly without sugar coating. She is real and deals in a real way which I find refreshing. Highly recommended.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
8 others found this helpful
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DA Myers – Aug 06, 2019
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I met with Dr Altman this past Summer regarding an evaluation for a custody order. Dr Altman, was very thorough and when I read the final product, I was amazed at how spot on the report was. All the questions I was asked, over the course of three hours, were put together in an extremely accurate portrayal of who I am, and where I come from. She was the first professional I met, in my year long custody disaster. I’m confident it will shed light and help my children, when presented in court.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Alison Hofmann in Millersville, PA – Nov 24, 2018
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Dr. Altman has been incredibly kind and caring in all aspects of her treatment of my child. She is very knowledgeable and cautious with her medication management. My child is very comfortable talking and sharing with her during appointments. I would, with no hesitation, highly recommend her with no reservations.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
10 others found this helpful
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Reading, PA – Nov 22, 2018
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She is always so tuned in to my son's feelings, emotions and state of mind and her conversations with him put him at ease. She is genuine with caring about knowing him. She seems to be able to assess his condition very well. She always is available when problems arise or to coordinate with his other medical conditions.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
9 others found this helpful
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Susan Barbary in Douglassville – Nov 17, 2018
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Hired Dr. Altman to provide expert testimony for my adult daughter's mental capacity and medical diagnosis during a guardianship hearing. Very professional and provided a full report on my daughter's condition and provided value input and recommendations concerning my daughter's care.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Frank – Oct 15, 2018
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Dr. Altman was recommended by the court to evaluate my former partner, myself, and our three children. It was a long process, made more difficult by my ex., but I felt she was overall very fair and smart and gave good recommendations which will help my children get through this separation as well as possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
5 others found this helpful
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Tara in Birdsboro – Feb 05, 2018
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I was very pleased with the dignity and respect that Dr. Altman treated me and my son, who has struggled since this process began. She met with us several times (and even met with my own parents who watch him when I work) to get as complete a picture of what we are going through as possible. She was very insiteful and extremely thorough and I really felt confident that her report would be in the best interest of my son and it was. I am very satisfied and happy for my son.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 others found this helpful
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Catherine in Harrisburg – Oct 21, 2017
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I had a similar experience to the last reviewer. She is by far the most unethical dr. I've ever met in my entire life. To think how many families lives,were completely torn apart,women ,children especially , because she is the go to choice for wealthy fathers and domestic abusers, is completely earth shattering. She refuses to read or accept any documents proving anyone's innocence or sanity, but would rather base her diagnosis off of heresy and opions of the opposing council . RUN
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Philadelphia, PA – Sep 05, 2017
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If this Dr. Was assigned for custody eval RUN not walk. The absolute most unethical , unprofessional , does not follow any type of protocol . Will write your xes rumors and lies about you as FACTS and ignore documented reports etc. Has a reputation for going in favor of males or the parent with $$!! She is destroying families and ruining reputations of innocent parents and children.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
7 others found this helpful
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Reading, PA – Aug 22, 2017
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About Me
biography
Dr. Robin Altman, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Reading, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Reading Hospital.Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Concern Professional Services for Children Youth & Families1120 Hobart Ave Ste C Reading, PA 19610
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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