Profile InformationOverviewClinical Assistant ProfessorPhone number: 352-273-7001 Academic Office Phone Number: 352-273-7017 E-mail: altmajh@ortho.ufl.eduPractice Locations: UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute3450 Hull RoadGainesville, FL 32607Maps | Directions ORTHOcare3450 Hull RoadGainesville, FL 32607Maps | Directions Division: Primary Care Sports MedicineOverall Satisfaction: 4.7 out of 5 313 ratings 13 Comments Clinical Interests: Orthopedic services Steroid injections - tendon Ultrasound Bursa Joint BackgroundBiography: Joshua Altman, MD, earned his medical degree in 2015 from the University of Florida College of Medicine. and joined the faculty of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Florida in June 2020. He completed his intern year in 2015 in emergency medicine at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA and remainder of residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida. Following residency, he completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at UF in 2020. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine as well as the American College of Emergency Physicians and Florida College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Altman has volunteered with numerous organizations such as the Five Points of Life Gainesville Marathon, medical volunteer at Allegheny Health Network Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, PA and a member of the Allegheny Health Network Disaster Committee. Throughout his training, he was actively involved with medical coverage at Gainesville High School and Newberry High School. Education: Fellowship in Primary Care Sports MedicineUniversity of Florida2019-2020 Residency in Emergency MedicineUniversity of Florida2016-2019 Internship in Emergency MedicineAllegheny Health Network2015 Medical DegreeUniversity of Florida2011-2015 Bachelors Degree in BiochemistryUniversity of Florida2007-2011 Board Certifications: Sports Medicine - American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Ratings & ReviewsIn order to promote transparency and drive patient engagement, the comments below reflect honest, unedited reviews from actual patients. Rating (313 ratings) 4.704.704.704.704.70 Provider explained things clearly: Provider showed concern: Provider included you in decisions: Likelihood of recommending this provider: Provider discussed treatment options: Comments (13 received) May 6, 2022The experience was great I can't complain a bit April 28, 2022Dr. Altman is great, he makes me feel like a personnot just a chart in a room. April 25, 2022The provider was so nice, and thorough and helpful!! April 18, 2022Great communication. April 17, 2022Very good listener..even to my son's lengthy explanation. The child can talk a lot. Extremely knowledgeable about knees and he was very keen on getting the MRI done as a follow up to a more in-depth look at what was going. My son said he really liked talking with him. April 14, 2022The first doctor we saw was able to relate to my daughter about sports and that helped her feel comfortable March 30, 2022For the most part all were good, there were a couple times.but no ones perfect March 24, 2022Great experience March 24, 2022Good March 17, 2022The X-ray tech, residents, attending were phenomenal!! March 9, 2022For a fast solution to accident or illness. February 22, 2022Doc was truly listening and we made a plan that I think is great! February 21, 2022Excellent. Attentive and quick. Caring and efficient. Best of all worlds.
