Anthony F. Altimari, MD

Anthony F. Altimari, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 1983
Internship:
Loyola University Medical Center - 1984
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 1988

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
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August 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari gives me a very secure feeling that I am getting the best care possible.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Very professional, great vibe, super nice. Very helpful.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Competent, fruendly

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August 29, 2023

5.0

He inspires confidence in his patience.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

He did a good job.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

skilled, competent care

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Recommended treatment rather than surgery for hemmroid

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August 24, 2023

5.0

He is very personable, professional and trust worthy

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Listened to my history. Took time explain procedure and expected results.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

He's fabulous. He really does his best to take care of you.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

Surgery went well, I had all the info and support needed

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Very personable

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August 15, 2023

4.0

Well I only saw it as 5 max he was straight to the point and left but I think that was enough

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August 15, 2023

5.0

I felt very comfortable with his care and explanation of what my next steps are.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

He is very caring and concerned. He is also very adept at discussing procedures and conditions in a very easy to understand fashion.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Everyone was very friendly and the service was excellent

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Friendly and informative

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Good bedside manner. Easy to relate to. Recommend by other people I know

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He did a good job on my surgery.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

I liked his attitude towards me

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August 01, 2023

5.0

He made feel at home, comfortable, and like I'm the most important thing to him.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Results of surgery went well. He asked many questions and listened to me.

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July 28, 2023

5.0

He is an amazing surgeon. I was comfortable from my first meeting to my follow-up. He is so patient and answered all my questions. 100% one of the best doctors I have had.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

He was very relatable and personable.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Best doctor there is!! Saved my life!!!

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July 24, 2023

5.0

One of the best surgeons I have had. Nice person, personable, efficient, very professional.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and thorough, and he explains things in ways I can understand.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

He is very personable and clearly says what should be done. One thing I have noticed and it is just not Dr. Altimari. Mentally, at 77 years of age I'm not as mentally quick as I once was. All of the doctors seem to be in such a rush that I dont feel patients are given the proper time to ask or clarify questions they might have. The nurses seem to be through but the doctors are in too big of a hurry.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Great personal treatment

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July 18, 2023

5.0

He seems very professional friendly. He was recommended to me by another patient.

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Great advice and discussion of my condition and options

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari was extremely good at explaining the whole process. he is a very kind and excellent surgeon. The best!

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July 13, 2023

5.0

I liked him as a doctor

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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July 04, 2023

5.0

history of good care

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and skilled. Much appreciation. I do wish the Anesthesiologist or some one would have told me or my spouse about the LMA device. I was surprised by the throat and ear pain. Consulted with a friend who is an anesthesiologist to understand and provide relief.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari is a very personal doctor. Made me feel comfortable right away.

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June 23, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and precise.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

He is a very kind and competent surgeon!

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He did a great job with my surgery and has a wonderful bed side manner.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Outstanding @what he does

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June 15, 2023

5.0

He's great @what he does

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June 13, 2023

5.0

I did

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari went above and beyond to make me be at ease about surgery . I was super nervous as this was my first surgery and I felt he really listens to me and reassured me . The day of surgery he came to see me and gave me more reassurance and I felt ready for surgery. Post op was a breeze ! No complications ! He is the best at what he does , I have very minimal scar from surgery it looks as if it was just a tiny scratch , so he definitely has a blessed hand to perform surgery ! Thank you so much Dr. Altimari

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very Professional Doctor

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Very thorough

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Explained the surgery thoroughly.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Very skilled and professional doctor with a good medical team

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Very personable and I had a great outcome

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May 28, 2023

5.0

he"s cared for me in the past & I have great confidence in him !

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Great surgeon

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He was amazing as a physician

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May 23, 2023

5.0

The Doctor is very kind and professional and he answered all my questions that inspired me confidence

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Very kind, explains surgical procedure well, cares about his patients outcomes.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Very caring, sincere Dr. I felt he really cared about my problem.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Very good with patients

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May 18, 2023

5.0

That was the best visit I have experienced with a doctor. He was so empathetic and attentive. He made me for the first time feel heard and seen. He was informative and kind. I would recommend him to any of my friends and family.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Caring and professional

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May 11, 2023

5.0

He is personable and comes with a great reputation

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent 10

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Caring and professional

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May 03, 2023

5.0

The Dr was very educational about the subject of my hernia and GERD problem. I didn’t feel rushed

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May 01, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Very personable

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May 01, 2023

5.0

His lastest Technology and his quest to learn. Learn learn I had him once before, and he did a great job. His personality is without a doubt incredible kindness goes beyond his bedside manner couldn’t be better in his desire to learn more and more very apparent. Very lucky to have a man on your staff like that.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

I’m returning to Dr. Altimari for a second surgery. I trust his ability to do an excellent job.

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Great dr. Very personable

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April 25, 2023

1.0

The surgery itself was fine but Dr. Altimari was very short in all of his visits. Friendly at first but then showed his lack of compassion post surgery, he was extremely dismissive, and made me feel very uncomfortable. He also downplayed an immediate care and emergency room visit and blamed me for many of the issues. He also tried to discredit many of his peers who did see me and had concerns, along with their treatment of the post surgery setbacks. I'm very disappointed in Dr. Altimari and would never recommend him to any of my friends, families or colleagues requiring surgery.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Caring and professional.

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April 24, 2023

5.0

Very experienced and puts me at ease

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April 20, 2023

5.0

See previous. He was very calming and reassuring. Thank you. Surgery went well.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

He is a very compassionate and skilled surgeon with a warm and caring bedside manner. He took a lot of time to explain everything and answer all my questions. His confidence was so reassuring. I know I am here today feeling great because of him.

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner, very polite, very relatable. Very knowledgeable.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

Very comfortable with him

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April 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Tony is a real people person and did a great job.

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April 11, 2023

4.0

Very thoughtful and thorough.

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April 07, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Walks you through the process in people speak not doctor speak. Wonderful personality. Would recommend to everyone. Very happy with my operation results.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Very personable

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari puts me at ease. Very personable and good bedside manner. I trust him. He performed another surgery on me in the past.

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring, personable

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April 03, 2023

5.0

I think he is a good doctor

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Professional

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Very personable and understanding

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Altimari is great - friendly, caring, thorough and he never rushes me when I have questions or we engage in a little small talk about life in general.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Personable and professional

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March 23, 2023

5.0

He is personable, knowledgeable and patient focused. Makes me feel at ease.

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March 23, 2023

5.0

The Doctor Anthony F. Altimari very Professional and respectful, he answered all my questions before surgery and after. Thanks a lot Doctor.

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March 21, 2023

5.0

Good doctor who respects his patients and is there for them

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March 16, 2023

5.0

excellent

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March 11, 2023

4.0

Easygoing answered all questions

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March 08, 2023

5.0

very kind

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Altimari gives very good and timely care and answers questions.

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Anthony F. Altimari, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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