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Dr. Sharon Altman, MD

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry*

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC East and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. She is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

3520 5th Ave Lowr Level Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Make an Appointment

(412) 246-6801

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Altman specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Altman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altman

1.8
5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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disrespectful of basic rights
This provider conducted my psychiatric evaluation in my semi-private medical unit hospital room in front of a stranger, and with the door open! She didn't check my medical conditions to see if they were effecting my symptoms and misdiagnosed me with a serious psychiatric disorder. I had severe B-Vitamin deficiency that she left undiagnosed and untreated. Had a GI doctor not found this I would have died a slow death from Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 08, 2024
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If I could give zero stars I would. She is very rude and condescending and doesn’t listen to what people are actually saying. Her telephone appointments are a joke. She blocks her number so if you have a spam blocker for robo calls on your phone it goes directly to voicemail. There is no way to call her back because at least three of the offices that she’s affiliated with, Zelienople, Butler and Beaver have no idea where she is. Keep looking if you’re in need of a Dr. who cares about your situation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2021
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Dr Altman helped my mother so much. She looked at her whole situation including her physical and mental health - and her age. Family situation etc... we got her on the right meds at the right dosage and saw great improvement. She is patient but direct. My mom needed to have someone tell her the trut- directly -about a few things and she did. But in a very caring way. She helped my mom so much. And helped our whole family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan in PA – Aug 20, 2018
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She does not know her medications or side effects.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 20, 2018
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If I could give zero stars I would. No bedside manner - no compassion- no encouragement from this (if you want to call her) doctor. She pushes ‘bi-polar’ diagnosis on most patients. FYI- for every bi-polar diagnosis- psych doctors receive a monetary stipend. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Vernetta Geric in East Pittsburgh PA – Mar 29, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sharon Altman, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC East and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. She is accepting new patients.

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Geriatric Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office3520 5th Ave Lowr Level Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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