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Dr. Israel Alter, MD

Dr. Israel Alter, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Israel Alter, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reston Hospital Center and Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 101 Bethesda, MD 20817
Telehealth available

Dr. Alter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Alter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alter

3.9

22 ratings, 9 with a written review
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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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Bethesda – Sep 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 31, 2024
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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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Jul 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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HealthImportanceA – Jan 26, 2024
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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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Jan 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 20, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Rockville, MD – Jan 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
What could be improved
No results
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Chevy Chase, MD – Aug 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Israel Alter, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1980
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Dr. Alter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Capital Womens Care LLC10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 101 Bethesda, MD 20817
    1

    Practice

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center9901 Medical Center Dr Rockville, MD 20850
    2
    Capital Womens Care LLC8110 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 235 Fulton, MD 20759
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

      924 N Howe St
      Southport, NC 28461

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

      83%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Reston Hospital Center

      1850 Town Center Pkwy
      Reston, VA 20190
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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, 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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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