Anthony F Altimari

Anthony F Altimari, MD serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical practice at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. His board certification through the American Board of Surgery underscores his surgical expertise.

Education

• MD: Chicago Medical School (1983)
• Residency: Loyola University Chicago, General Surgery (1988)
• Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Research Focus: Dr. Altimari specializes in Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, with significant contributions to Minimally Invasive Techniques in spine and breast procedures. His work on neuroendocrine tumors—including glucagonoma syndrome management and DTIC therapy—demonstrates deep clinical investigation into rare endocrine malignancies.

Publication Trends: Career-spanning publications (1986-2002) reveal an evolution from pharmacological tumor management toward technical surgical innovations. Early work focused on somatostatin analogs for endocrine disorders, while later research pioneered laparoscopic spine fusion and stereotactic breast biopsy methods in community settings.

Professional Integrity: Dr. Altimari disclosed no external industry relationships for 2024, adhering to Northwestern's transparency policies for clinical faculty.