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Dr. Sharon Altman, MD

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry*

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC East and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. She is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

3520 5th Ave Lowr Level Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Altman specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Altman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altman

1.8

5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Jul 08, 2024
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What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2021
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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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Susan in PA – Aug 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Vernetta Geric in East Pittsburgh PA – Mar 29, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC East and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. She is accepting new patients.
  • Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office3520 5th Ave Lowr Level Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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