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Dr. Philip Altekruse, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 71
Dr. Philip Altekruse, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Philip Altekruse, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 71
Quincy, MA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Philip Altekruse, MD works in Quincy, MA as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and has 42 years experience.

They are board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN in 1982. At present, Dr. Altekruse has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Altekruse also speaks French. Dr. Altekruse practices at Practice in Quincy, MA and has additional offices in Cambridge, MA and Braintree, MA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    859 Willard St Ste 430, Quincy, MA 02169
  2. 2 The Guidance Center Inc.
    5 Sacramento St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  3. 3 Office
    1501 Washington St, Braintree, MA 02184

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Mar 06, 2016
Dr. Altekruse is my daughters prescriber, and I couldn't ask for a more attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant doctor for her. He is wonderful.
Laura Hornbrook in Quincy, ma — Mar 06, 2016
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Languages Spoken
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN
    1982
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  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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Dr. Philip Altekruse, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Altekruse accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Altekruse's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Altekruse accepts Cigna, Connecticare and Curative as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Altekruse accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Altekruse speaks French. See Dr. Altekruse's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Altekruse has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Altekruse is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Dr. Altekruse has been practicing as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for 42 years.

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