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Deborah Altemus, Do

Dermatology

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Dr. Deborah Altemus, DOMedical Doctor909 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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About Deborah Altemus, Do

Dr. Deborah Altemus served as a physician for the U.S. Army for twenty years. Dr Altemus treated soldiers, family members and retirees in such diverse places as the Presido of San Francisco, Germany, Washington, DC. Her last active duty assignment was as chief of the Dermatology Service at Tripler AMC in Honolulu. While at Tripler, she treated soldiers departing to and returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. Dr Altemus subsequently practiced in Portland, Oregon for four years prior to relocating to the Bay Area. Dr. Altemus attended medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago; her Dermatology training was completed at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Tx, and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. In her time off, Dr. Altemus enjoys dancing, hiking, biking and the performing arts! She is the mother of two spirited teenagers and a pair of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that keep her busy as well!

Professional Title

DO

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience

2026 years of experience

Education

  • Graduate School: Midwestern University-Downers Grove
  • Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium

Languages

  • English

Location

Credentials

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