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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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Language(s) Spoken
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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 (303) 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 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
4.9 Dec 16, 2024 Quick and effecient
5.0 Dec 15, 2024 Dr. Altman is a wonderful doctor...very thorough...
5.0 Dec 14, 2024 Dr. Altman was wonderful, and the resident I saw was also kind, intelligent, professional, listened, and gave good advice.
5.0 Dec 14, 2024 Very professional and through
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 Very caring and informative
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 De Altman and her staff are always the best.
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 Thorough, professional and friendly!
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 I have seen her for several years. Great doctor.
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 Very proficient and caring.
4.8 Dec 5, 2024 Very thorough, informative, and compassionate
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Altman and her staff are very professional and thorough in the care they provide for me. I get annual skin checks due to a past diagnosis and treatment of superficial spreading melanoma. With each exam, I am always a part nervous of another skin cancer diagnosis, but Dr. Altman and her team are able to set my mind at ease by getting a quick background and let me know exactly what they will be doing prior to their thorough examination. By the time they are finished, I was more relaxed and knew I was in great hands.
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 Excellent service
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 Caring, compassionate, and expert in her field.
5.0 Nov 23, 2024 Very thorough, answered all my questions. Also very nice! Dr Altman was a pleasure to deal with as was the whole staff.
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 Smart, professional and friendly.....great combo
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Efficient, caring, personable, and thorough.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Altman is spectacular AS ALWAYS! I feel like she speaks to my anxiety about medical conditions and procedures. I can't think of any way she could be any better! She's an awesome provider!!
4.4 Nov 20, 2024 Yearly check up.Efficient, took enough time to answer questions.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Takes time. Listens.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Makes me feel comfortable
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Very personable, thorough, and efficient!
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 Provider and intern were awesome
4.8 Nov 7, 2024 Dr. Altman is very thorough and attentive.
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 They've ever been concerned of my issue and very polite and professional
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 She came in introduced herself big smile. Ask me how I was doing, and proceeded to ask me about my problem.
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 She trying to help me. Have helped me a lot
5.0 Oct 30, 2024 Very friendly yet professional. From check in lady, the medical assistant, Resident to the doc and even at check out. Top notch!
5.0 Oct 30, 2024 I have been seeing different Doctors for months and I finally feel seen and heard. She was thorough and addressed the issue.
5.0 Oct 28, 2024 Dr. Altman is thorough and takes time to educate and answer questions. Thankful to have her as my Dermatologist!
5.0 Oct 26, 2024 Always able to get in to see her if I have a problem. Friendly, caring and answers my questions so I can understand. Great Dr.
5.0 Oct 24, 2024 She was very caring and thorough.
5.0 Oct 21, 2024 She was excellent, and she listened to my problem and she also looked at my problem and told me what to do for my situation and she also called in a prescription for me to use which should help , she also told me how to use the ointment, and if I have any questions just give her a call
5.0 Oct 21, 2024 Very through
5.0 Oct 17, 2024 That's was marvelous
5.0 Oct 17, 2024 Very thorough and answered all questions and explained everything. Always friendly and courteous.
4.6 Oct 14, 2024 She listens to me the patient. Ask questions for additional information from me. Checks all my previous spot locations and makes notes of these dermatology issues past, then continues on looking for additional areas for any new startup issues. WE discuss all situations and then she advises me of the course of action that can be taken care of at todays office visit and advises of a possible continued spot that I will need to consider a stronger course of action shortly In the near future in the coming months.
5.0 Oct 12, 2024 Was very thorough and informative
4.8 Oct 11, 2024 She listened, was very thourough, gave different options.
4.9 Oct 5, 2024 I could not understand much of what she was saying she had a mask on and talk fast. I really like her.
5.0 Oct 5, 2024 Friendly, thorough, compassionate
4.9 Sep 30, 2024 Very thorough, friendly, and professional
5.0 Sep 23, 2024 She is very attentive and easy to talk to
4.2 Sep 21, 2024 Professional Very informativeFriendly
5.0 Sep 21, 2024 Dr. Altman and the resident Dr that I saw were both very pleasant and professional. Both were very engaging and gave me all necessary information regarding diagnosis and treatment.
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 Attentive, listens to concerns, readily answers questions I may have with knowledge and easily understandable info
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 Totally professional, highly knowledgeable and immediately available to listen, and evaluate and very respectful and empathetic. Excellent.

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