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Dr. Bruce Altman, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Bruce Altman, MD
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Dr. Bruce Altman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Danbury, CT
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, CT.

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Dr. Altman graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, CT and has 40 years experience. Dr. Altman has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis and Conjunctival Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Altman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Altman also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Altman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma Surgery
Trichiasis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma Surgery
Trichiasis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
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Tear Duct Surgery
Astigmatism
Eyelid Surgery
Exotropia
Orbital Fracture
Corneal Ulcer
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Strabismus
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Visual Field Defects
Foreign Body in Eye
Paralytic Strabismus
Squamous Blepharitis
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Dry Eyes
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Uveitis
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridocyclitis
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Hordeolum
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Diplopia
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Lagophthalmos
Eyelid Disorders
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Convergence Insufficiency
Blindness
Goniotomy
Floaters
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Miosis
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Stye
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Lazy Eye
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem
  • MagnaCare
  • POMCO Group
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Emblem Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Connecticare
  • HealthyCT

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
  2. 2 Office
    120 Park Lane Rd Ste B203, New Milford, CT 06776

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Patient Reviews
Apr 14, 2022
Dr. Altman is extremely thorough. He is never rushing out of the exam room when you have more questions to ask. He does not pressure you in any way, and because of this I am scheduling my caztaract surgery with him in a week and a half from now.
Lenny Coby — Apr 14, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Altman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altman's profile.

Dr. Altman frequently treats the following conditions: Trichiasis and Conjunctival Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Altman, MD is affiliated with New Milford Hospital and Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Altman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    1987
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
    1991
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes Hospital Wash University Mc
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • New Milford Hospital

    21 Elm St, New Milford, CT

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT

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