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Dr. Laura Altom, MD
Surgical Oncology* Age 45
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Dr. Laura Altom, MD

Surgical Oncology* Age 45
Raleigh, NC
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Laura Altom, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Raleigh, NC.
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About Dr. Laura Altom, MD

Dr. Altom graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Laura Altom, MD is a Surgical Oncologist in Raleigh, NC and has 18 years experience. Dr. Altom has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Proctoptosis and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Altom's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altom is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anoscopy
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Intestinal Obstruction
Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Abscess
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Hemorrhoids
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Small Intestine Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Cancer
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Colporrhaphy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Anemia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dehydration
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastritis
Nausea
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Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Cirrhosis
Coagulation Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Cancer Screening
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hernia Repair
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
pH Probe
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Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Skin Screenings
Sphincterotomy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO

Where Dr. Laura Altom, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Rex Physicians LLC
    2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, NC 27607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 784-7874
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Rex Hospital Inc
    1505 SW Cary Pkwy Ste 302, Cary, NC 27511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 784-7874
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4985
  4. 4 Rex Hospital Inc.
    781 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 784-7874

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Meet Dr. Laura Altom, MD

Specialties*
Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Altom's Practice

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

Dr. Altom frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Proctoptosis and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Altom, MD is affiliated with Rex Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Altom, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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
  • UAB Hospital
    2009
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Laura Altom, MD Practices

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

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