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Dr. Robert Alter, MD
Hematology* Age 65
Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Hackensack, NJ
Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematologist in Hackensack, NJ.
Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Hematology* Age 65
Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematologist in Hackensack, NJ.
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Dr. Robert Alter, MD is a Hematologist in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bone Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Oral Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Tonsil Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck, Bladder Cancer and Tongue Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alter also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Alter accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Kidney Cancer
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Bone Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bone Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Oral Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Bladder Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Neutropenia
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anemia
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Pineal Region Tumors
Uterine Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Lung Cancer
Breast Lump
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Peritoneal Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Breast Cancer
Hypercoagulable State
Biliary Tract Cancer
Liver Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Skin Cancer
Nose Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Multiple Myeloma
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Pancytopenia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Brain Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Thoracentesis
Ovarian Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
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Administrative Physical
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Bladder Infection
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Bone Disorders
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
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Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
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Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Diverticulitis
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder Cancer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
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Graft vs Host Disease
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Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
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Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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Otitis Media
Overweight
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Penile Cancer
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Pericardial Disease
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Pheochromocytoma
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Small Intestine Cancer
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Cancer
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Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Erythropoietin Test
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Immunization Administration
Liver Biopsy
Plasmapheresis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Direct Access PPO
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Oscar Circle
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    AmeriHealth Advantage PPO
    Hospital Advantage EPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • BCBS PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Where Dr. Robert Alter, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 John Theurer Cancer Center at
    92 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-5072
  2. 2 Breast Center at Palisades Medical Center
    7650 River Rd Ste 200, North Bergen, NJ 07047
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 464-0008

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Meet Dr. Robert Alter, MD

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
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Specialties*
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Hematology & Oncology
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Dr. Alter frequently treats the following conditions: Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bone Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Oral Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Tonsil Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck, Bladder Cancer and Tongue Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Alter, MD is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Southern Ocean Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Palisades Medical Center.
Training & Medical Education
Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital Center|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1989
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Robert Alter, MD Practices

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ

  • The Valley Hospital

    4 Valley Health Plz, Paramus, NJ

  • Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ

  • Palisades Medical Center

    7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ

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