Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
Address:
5 East 98Th Street, New York, NY 10029
Education:
Medical School - Duke University (Degree: MD)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Residency - Otorhinolaryngology)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Internship - General Surgery)
Vanderbilt University (Fellowship - Laryngology)
Awards and Publications:
Altman KW, Atkinson C, Lazarus C. Current and emerging concepts in muscle tension dysphonia: A 30-month review. J Voice 2005 Jun; 19(2): 261-7. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15907440&query_hl=11), Altman KW, Stephens RM, Lyttle CS, Weiss KB. Changing impact of gastroesophageal reflux in medical and Otolaryngology practice. Laryngoscope 2005 Jul; 115(7): 1145-1153. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15995499&query_hl=5), Altman KW, Haines GK Iii, Hammer N, Radosevich JA. The Proton Pump is Associated with Human Laryngeal Submucosal Glands. Laryngoscope 2003 Nov; 113(11): 1927-30. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=14603049&query_hl=9), Altman KW, Haines GK, Vakkalanka SK, Keni SP, Kopp PA, Radosevich JA. Identification of Thyroid Hormone Receptors in the Human Larynx. Laryngoscope 2003 Nov; 113(11): 1931-4. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=14603050&query_hl=14), Altman KW, Simpson CB, Amin MR, Abaza M, Balkisson R, Casiano RR. Cough and paradoxical vocal fold motion. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002 Dec; 127(6): 501-11. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12501100&query_hl=16), Altman KW, Mirza N, Ruiz C, Sataloff RT. Paradoxical vocal fold motion: Presentation and treatment options. J Voice 2000 Mar; 14(1): 99-103. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10764121&query_hl=20), Altman KW. Laryngeal asymmetry on indirect laryngoscopy in a symptomatic patient should be evaluated with electromyography. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005 Apr; 131(4): 356-359. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15837908&query_hl=3), Altman KW, Austin MB, Tom LW, Knox GW. Complications of frontal sinusitis in adolescents: case presentations and treatment options. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 1997 Jul; 41(4): 9-20. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9279631&query_hl=25), 8.\Tsidle DM, Altman KW. The contralateral injury in blunt laryngeal trauma. Laryngoscope 2002 Sep; 112: 1696-8. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12352689&query_hl=18), First Prize - Poster Session (Middle Section Meeting of the Triological Society, Chicago, IL - 2005), First Prize - Poster Session (Annual Meeting of the Triological Society, Nashville, TN - 2003), Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Honor Society), Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society), Association for Research in Otolaryngology Resident Travel Award, Biomedical Engineering Society Travel Award, Paralyzed Veterans of America Travel Award, Graduate Dean's Travel Award (Duke University - 1988), New York State Regents Scholarship
Board certifications:
American Board of Otolaryngology
About:
Dr. Altman is a Professor of Otolaryngology who has expertise in laryngology, care of the professional voice, and rhinology. After receiving his BS from the
University of Illinois...