Ariella Altman, MD
Surgical Oncologist
My specialties:
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Complex general surgical oncology
- Breast cancer
- Skin and soft tissue cancers
- Gastric cancer
- Colon cancer
Practice philosophy: In my practice I develop a strong partnership with my patients and their loved ones to better understand them and help them understand their diagnosis. Working together, we will create an individualized treatment plan that fits their unique needs, values and desires. I want to support my patients throughout their cancer journey and provide them with clinically excellent and compassionate care every step of the way.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A barista and a personal trainer.
What is your personal health goal? To stay fit and healthy enough to keep up with my three growing boys.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- General surgery
Specialties
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
Personal interests
- Exercise
- Family
- Spending time outdoors
Educational institutions
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- Northwestern University
Memberships
- Society of Surgical Oncology
Current licenses and certifications
- Complex General Surgical Oncology Board Certified
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Fox Chase Cancer Center Temple University
Years of experience
- 2
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
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- UnitedHealthcare
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- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
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- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
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- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
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