Dr Altman is kind, compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable. She explained everything she was doing in words I could understate. She is an asset to BSW,
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Biography


Dr. Kirstin Altman is a dermatologist who specializes in general dermatology, skin cancer and surgical procedures. She is board certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery and is a member ...
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Education
Medical School: MD, Otto Von Guericke University Magdeburg (2009)
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (2012)
Education: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (2012)
Residency: Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (2015)
Certifications
Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology MOHS-Micrographic Surgery- American Board of Dermatology/Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (306) for Kirstin Altman, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Wait Time at Clinic
4.8
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
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4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Jun 12, 2025 Dr Altman is kind, compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable. She explained everything she was doing in words I could understate. She is an asset to BSW,
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 Very friendly and professional
5.0 Jun 11, 2025 Caring, understanding, listens to her patients, very prrsonable
4.8 Jun 11, 2025 Finally a doctor that would listen and cared.
5.0 Jun 7, 2025 Great
5.0 Jun 6, 2025 Great doctor and staff. The entire appointment was thorough and all my concerns were covered. Could not ask for a better experience!!
5.0 Jun 5, 2025 Excellent
5.0 May 26, 2025 I noticed a change in a mole on my forehead that alarmed me and I was lucky to get in quickly to have it checked out. After one previous cancer scare, I was anxiousDr. Altman and her incredible resident (and the rest of her team) were wonderful, professional, kind, caring and did a terrific job at allaying my fears and checking out my mole
5.0 May 24, 2025 Very informative care provider who shows an genuinely caring attitude
4.9 May 22, 2025 Great doctor caring and thorough
5.0 May 19, 2025 Very nice and very caring, also has very good personality and patience
5.0 May 17, 2025 She's always been a wonderful Dr. For me.
5.0 May 16, 2025 Very efficient and friendly. I could see she definitely is an expert in dermatology. I will not see anyone else for my biannual checkups.
5.0 May 15, 2025 Very kind, knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to
5.0 May 15, 2025 Dr Altman and staff always listen to and address the concerns of patience. They treat patients with utmost respect. I highly recommend her.
4.6 May 13, 2025 I felt she and her staff were interested in helping me.
5.0 May 8, 2025 Very personable and she took time to listen to any concerns and was reassuring and explained everything as she did the exam and then procedure.
5.0 May 8, 2025 Dr. Altman was very prompt, she was friendly. She checked all my concerns and gave me good information and recommendations.
5.0 May 7, 2025 Top notch care every time I see her and her team
5.0 May 7, 2025 Very thorough in exam and explanation. Worked me into her schedule.
4.9 May 7, 2025 She went out of her way to personally call me when she could of used my chart
5.0 May 5, 2025 She was very nice and very thorough! She addressed all my concerns. Couldn't ask for a better Dr.
5.0 May 3, 2025 Very caring, answered all my questions and concerns.
5.0 Apr 29, 2025 Dr. Altman and staff were friendly, professional, and thorough. They were able to quickly identify my condition and make recommendations for treatment. Follow-up care was clearly outlined and scheduled by the office.
4.3 Apr 29, 2025 Quick and to the point
4.3 Apr 24, 2025 Outstanding
5.0 Apr 24, 2025 When no one else could help me with my psoriasis, Dr Altman. I was really miserable until I seen her. Thank you Dr. Altman for caring
5.0 Apr 19, 2025 Very nice and personable. Was just as happy as I was about my new hair growth.
5.0 Apr 16, 2025 Great concern for her patients
5.0 Apr 16, 2025 Dr Altman is incredibly kind and thorough. I also enjoyed her resident. He took his time and answered my questions.
4.9 Apr 2, 2025 Very knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and will continue.
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 Asked if I had any concerns or spots that popped up since last checked, explained ones that weren't concerning. Always thorough in her check, explained ones that were froze. Always answers any questions I have!
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Dr. Was very thorough in addressing concerns, and explained what was being done and why.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 Friendly and professional
4.8 Mar 27, 2025 Sensitive and eficient
5.0 Mar 27, 2025 Very through, friendly, provided easy to understand issues and a plan to treat those issues. Dr. Housand (?) was just as through and personable.
5.0 Mar 26, 2025 Very good with scheduling problems she got me in very quickly very professional
4.8 Mar 22, 2025 She was great
4.7 Mar 21, 2025 Professional yet human. Good person.
5.0 Mar 20, 2025 Very professional and through.
5.0 Mar 20, 2025 Friendly, polite, professional
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Kind, considerate, thorough .
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 All my questions were answered and everything went great.
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Dr. Altman is one of the best...she is attentive and easy to talk with regarding concerns.
3.9 Feb 22, 2025 Good
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 This is my first time meeting this doctor. But overall she understood what I was going t they and I feel she is genuinely trying to help me
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 Dr Altman was very helpful in answering my questions and recommending treatment. The nurse(es?) were all so friendly and the whole dermatology department was exceptional.
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 She was very Kind and checked my problem I went to her for and solved my problem.
5.0 Feb 16, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Feb 16, 2025 Prompt and very knowledgeable and friendly
5.0 Feb 15, 2025 She is always very kind and concerned about me as a patient and as a person.
4.8 Feb 14, 2025 Punctual, professional, knowledgeable.
5.0 Feb 13, 2025 Professional and very knowledgeable and caring. She's a 10.
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 Extremely knowledgeable & answered my concerns.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Very pleasant, felt heard, great bedside manner, thorough exam
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Atenci?n was great
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 Dr Altman is very caring, kind and has a great ability to communicate with me and answer my questions.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Very nice and thorough
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 I lived in the tropics many years & have needed to check my skin often. Dr Altman is excellent & very thorough!
5.0 Jan 20, 2025 She's great
5.0 Jan 20, 2025 Wonderful
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Friendly and thorough
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 A very nice person, she listens and recommends the best for you. I've had no problem with her and everything has been working out every since., my hands has gotten so much better and they are still improving. Thank you.
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Friendly, kind and knowledgeable
4.7 Jan 16, 2025 Very considerate and concerned.
5.0 Jan 13, 2025 I've been with Dr. Altman for years and love her. I especially liked her resident this time, too! It was a great visit all around with everyone explaining what the were looking at and explaining the procedure they were going to do.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Very thorough and informative
5.0 Dec 20, 2024 Helpful

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