Dr. Richard Altamura, MD

I went to urgent care for a couple of issues. He was very precise and gave some insight that impressed me. I really don't understand these other other reviewers. I wouldn't mind seeing him again but it was a random urgent care visit.

He listened to my concerns and was very sweet to my daughter. Thank you!

Incredibly arrogant & condescending. Doesn’t listen, rushes out, no resolution, waste of time.

He doesn’t listen to the patient already has his mind made up prior to even speaking with the patient. Tells patient other physicians were wrong to order medication.

Saw him for upper respiratory infection. He was arragront and told me my other doctors should not have prescribed meds. Gave me his telephone number and said to call in 7 days if not better. I called back and explained not getting better , but never received a return call.

Went for sinus and upper respiratory infection. He did not think I had one but knew I was traveling and gave me an antibiotic as precaution. Suggested my blood pressure meds might not be optimal as I had a high reading and recommended I buy a cuff and discuss with my PC doc. Gave me good suggestions and seemed to listen well. Gave me cell number as well if I needed to follow up. I never really review docs but I saw so many negative reviews and I am glad I didn't base a visit on them. He was very good. Doctors do not always say what you want to hear. That doesn't make them a bad doctor.

He is rude, arrogant, egotistical AND A BULLY no i would never recommend anyone to him.

I saw Dr Altamura at Urgent care. He asked questions and listened to my answers

Terrible!!!! google his name for malpractices and license revokes in NY.

Horrible. Does not want to listen to your symptoms and provide medicine for a simple sinus infection. Instead he chose to lecture me and disagree with every doctor I’ve ever been to in the past, going so far as to state that I probably have never had a sinus infection and that’s history of chronic sinus infections were all misdiagnosed. He is rude and condescending. Don’t waste your time or money.

Horrible. I have never had a doctor in my life who was so condenscending and rude. He treated me like I was just some hysterical woman and barely listened to my problems - mostly just lectured me about my disability which wasn’t even the reason I was there. He tried to tell me that because of my autoimmune condition I should be more resistant to infections - even though that’s not how autoimmune diseases work, and mine relates to mast cells which cause unexplained allergic reactions. He barely listened when I explained this. Wish I could get a refund for this horrible appointment.

Excellent doctor. He gave me excellent care, explained everything and was very understanding. I would want him to be my personal physician if he were available.

Very dismissive and doesn’t listen to your questions/concerns. Makes you feel like you’re stupid for coming to see a doctor.

Took my son to urgent care today and had this doctor. It doesn't seem like he listened to what I was telling him and when he was asking questions, not understanding my answers he said "let me put this in laymens terms for you" I wanted to blow a gasket. I'm not stupid and understood the questions but it would have help had he actually listened to my answers. Rude.

I rarely go to the doctor however after my recent experience I will certainly not go back to DR. Altamura. He was dismissive and acted like he did not want to be there helping patients. Stay away from this arrogant so called doctor.