Urology Doctors in Altoona, PA Accepting Medicare

3 Urology doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Theodore Belis,
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1414 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-946-1655    
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Amit Bhattu,
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1414 8th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-944-2811    
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Ahmed Alkaram, MD
Urology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-889-2011    

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Urology: A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.


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