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Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD

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(Anthony F. Altimari, MD)

(97 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and General Practice

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (1983)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), acid reflux (GERD), colorectal surgery procedures, and more.

7 Blanchard Circle Suite 104
Wheaton, IL 60189

(630) 668-0833

Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD is a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL specializing in general surgery and general practice. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.

Office Locations

7 Blanchard Circle Suite 104
Wheaton, IL 60189

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676 N Saint Clair Suite 2320
Chicago, IL 60611

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Some issues Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The band is headed by Dr. Anthony Altimari, M.D., a surgeon at Central DuPage Hospital and is composed of his daughter, Emily Altimari, as lead singer, his brother on keys, nephew on drums, and...”—"Nurses' Week Concert honors staff at Central DuPage Hospital", Daily Herald, May 2024

“When Northwestern Medicine surgeon Anthony F. Altimari, M.D., feels stressed, he picks up his guitar and starts strumming.”—"Rockin' Docs: Central DuPage Hospital physicians perform concert for staff", Daily Herald, May 2022

“On Thursday, the festival opens at 7 p.m. with Vital Signs, a local band featuring local surgeon Dr. Anthony Altimari, his daughter Emily and his son Marc.”—"Cream of Wheaton marks 40 years with live music, carnival, crafts and more June 2-5", Daily Herald, May 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD performed more laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

hospital care

inguinal hernia repair

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD performed more hernia surgery, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, hospital care, inguinal hernia repair, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laparoscopic hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	37
doctor visit	311
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	17
open surgery	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	294
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	45
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	207
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	238
inpatient care	238
minimally invasive procedures	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	48
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	203
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	70
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	257
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	42
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	38
doctor visit	249
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	22
open surgery	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	12
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	29
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	225
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	38
doctor visit	229
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	25
open surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	35
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
doctor visit	236
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	38
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	203
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
minimally invasive procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	43
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wheaton, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	25
doctor visit	234
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD.

**Gender**
Female	152
Male	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	269
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	37
75 to 84	95
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 1983. He completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (1983)

Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 97 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wheaton, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anthony F. Altimari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$18,857 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,107	DAVINCI XI $7,750
Ethicon Inc.	$253 LINX Reflux Management System $253
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$234 OVERSTITCH AND OR LAPBAND AND OR ORBERA $139	Overstitch and or LapBand $77	LapBand $19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$189 ENTEREG $174	ZEMURON $15
Davol Inc.	$137 DAV-Phasix $137
Other	$332 LINX Reflux Management System $137	Orbera $41	Vessel Sealing $16	Vascular $11	$128

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13,330
Travel and Lodging	$4,575
Food and Beverage	$2,081
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Anthony Altimari's medical specialty is general practice and general surgery. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Altimari attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. His areas of expertise include colorectal surgery procedures, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and abdominal wall reconstruction. Patient reviews placed Dr. Altimari at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Altimari is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has an open panel in Wheaton, IL according to Yext.