Dr. Mark Altenau, MD

Dr. Mark Altenau, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
7777 Forest Lane Building B, Suite 434, Dallas, TX 75230

At a glance

4.66 stars (190 reviews)
93% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 30 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Cincinnati, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Mark M. Altenau, M.D.
4.66
190 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.3

Recent reviews

I was in severe pain with an ear infection and he was efficient and very kind and relieved the pressure in my ear almost immediately. Very helpful. I would definitely use him again.
Verified patient
I've always appreciated and valued Dr. Altenau's advice as a physician. That's why I came back after moving back to Dallas.
Verified patient

Office location

Mark M. Altenau, M.D.
7777 Forest Lane Building B, Suite 434, Dallas, TX, 75230

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

ENT Consultation
ENT Emergency Visit
Ear Infection
Face Surgery Follow Up
Hearing Problems
Problem with Hearing Aid
Sinus Problems / Sinusitis
Sleep Problems
ENT Consultation
ENT Emergency Visit
Ear Infection
Face Surgery Follow Up

More about Dr. Mark Altenau, MD

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DR. MARK ALTENAU AS YOUR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST. JUST A REMINDER FOR PATIENTS BOOKING APPOINTMENTS ONLINE, WE ASK IF YOU ARE ON A INSURANCE PLAN SUCH AS AN HMO PLAN MEDICADE OR MEDICARE. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE BEFORE BOOKING THIS APPOINTMENT, FOR IT MAY REQUIRE A REFERRAL FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY EPO AS WELL.. WE MUST HAVE THE REFERRAL BEFORE WE ARE ABLE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Cincinnati, Doctor of Medicine
Rush University, Residency in General Surgery
Vanderbilt University, Residency in Otolaryngology

Practice

Mark M. Altenau, M.D.

Affiliation

Medical City Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional memberships

Texas Medical Association
Dallas County Medical Society

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1710963368

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.66
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
4.68
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I've always appreciated and valued Dr. Altenau's advice as a physician. That's why I came back after moving back to Dallas.
Verified patient
I've been a long-time (15+ years!) patient of Dr. Altenau as needed. Professional, experienced, and cares about your health.
Verified patient
He had a great bedside manner and explained things in detail. He made me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation!
Verified patient
Told you the facts and let you make the decision on treatment. Definitely will return for more treatments if necessary
Verified patient
He was very informative and also took time to explain what was happening with my problem.
Verified patient
I think that the whole process was professional and very helpful on relieving me of my problem Frank J. L.
Verified patient
Dr A is extremely thorough and detailed in his diagnosis and clear in his explanations and treatment plan.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor! Been going to him since at least 2000. I have chronic sinus polyps. The best there is.
Verified patient
He is the best in his profession. I can depend on him to correctly diagnose my problems. He is so smart.
Verified patient
He is a rarity these days! Dr Altenau cares about his patients and will take as much time as you need.
Excellent. Got right to the problem and showed me exactly what it was. Treated me very respectfully.
Super intelligent but able to tell the patient in simple words what's wrong and how to get well.
Verified patient
Very knowledgeable & took care of my problem quickly & efficiently. A good old-fashion doctor.
Was in and out with a diagnosis in 20 minutes!! Excellent Doctor, excellent staff!! AAAA++++
He was the best referral from zoc doc. He listened and fixed my problem right away. Very nice.
Verified patient
Very kind demeanor, he explains everything to his patient. I felt very well cared for!
Verified patient
He was detailed, clear and concise. I enjoyed his approach and highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Was very helpful and quick! Checkout process was easy, the office staff was nice.
Very nice, direct, and focused. Put my mind at ease. Answered all my questions.
Verified patient
Very informative and knowledgeable. Offered many options and was very thorough.
Verified patient
He was very good dr. Mark amazing he's very nice and very nice office thank you
Verified patient
very expensive.. says they were on my network for Aetna but apparently not.
Completely unprofessional, used foul language and made inappropriate comments.
VERY IMPRESSED. INFORMATION WAS HELPFUL AND USEFUL.WE THINK HE HELPED BOB.
Verified patient
Very professional and kind! Truly interested in his patients good health!
Very personable. Explained diagnosis and treatment options in detail.
Verified patient
Explained my problem and he knew exactly what to do! Left with a smile!
Verified patient
Dr. Altenau is fantastic! Zero wait time and very nice staff. 10/10
Verified patient
Great. They were ready for me and already knew what my problem was.
Great doctor. Pleasant demeanor. Very honest and straightforward.
Verified patient
He is a really good Dr. good experience. He is kind of person.
Verified patient
I love Dr. Altenau. He is old school and knows his stuff.
Verified patient
He told me I had cancer and didn't think there was much hope
Very experienced. He is old school and is much appreciated
Professional. Knowledgeable. Great bedside manner.
Verified patient
I was in severe pain with an ear infection and he was efficient and very kind and relieved the pressure in my ear almost immediately. Very helpful. I would definitely use him again.
Verified patient
Dr, Altenau is an old school medical professional. We talked about my problems, he took lots of notes and then made cultures for testing, He laid out both a preliminary treatment and follow up plan. I don't think you will find a better ENT diagnostician.
Verified patient
Doctor was highly knowledgeable with plenty of experience and put us at ease. He had solid recommendations and we left with a good plan of action.
Verified patient
I went to my for allergies, his medicines gave me rashes not once but twice. The clinic needs some new furniture and reduced wait time. Lot of wooden instruments used donot have any covers and lie in a drawer. Most of his allergy medicines were not helpful and the others haven't had complete effect in a week now. Only positive point is that he spent a good amount of time with me to understand my issues.
Verified patient
He has so much knowledge on his work and very nice environment and no waiting time :))) I'd like to recommend it to everyone and defiantly he was the best ear specialist I have ever seen.
Verified patient
Very appreciative of the fact that he let me talk and he listened when I explained my concerns. He answered all questions and put me at ease with my concerns! Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Verified patient
Very professional, experienced and couteous.
Verified patient
His patient area where he looks at you under the microscope is disgusting. Literally ear wax from prior patients just sitting out, dirty utensils laying out... Almost threw up when I walked in...
Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Altenau was great. He addressed my issues and gave me a few options to my problem. Very informative and took the time to explain things in detail. He even offered to call me afterhours at home regarding my results from a ctscan.
Verified patient
The Doc is old school in a pleasing way. Fiercely intelligent and thus a little odd, but very accessible and a total pro. I was only in for a sore throat that turned out to be stress-related, so perhaps if I had come with a more significant ailment, my assessment might have been different. As it is, however, this was probably one of my favourite doctor's visits I've ever had.
Verified patient
Read negative reviews so I was leery about my future appt. The Dr. Was professional, answered questions and I am sorry the reviews I had read were on my mind! Will return in the future.
Verified patient
I had a horrible ear ache and had already been to a walk-in clinic a couple of days earlier (which gave me meds that was only making my problem worse) - Dr. Altenau got me in the same day with no waiting. The office was very outdated but Dr. Altenau knew exactly what the problem was and I was pain free when I left the office 20 minutes later. I was amazed!
Extremely Compassionate!
Verified patient
Dr Altenau was great, he kept asking me a lot of questions which helped zero down to the root cause of my sore throat. He is very patient and I wouldnt hesitate in recommending him at all.
Verified patient
He seemed to know his stuff. He pretty much told me that I need to lose weight. When I am hungry I need to do other things instead of ea,t like have sex with my wife. He also said that he could do a surgery but it would "hurt like sh...
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Mark Altenau affiliated with?

Dr. Mark Altenau is affiliated with Medical City Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Mark Altenau work with?

Dr. Mark Altenau works with Mark M. Altenau, M.D..

Where is Dr. Mark Altenau's office located?

Dr. Mark Altenau's office is located at 7777 Forest Lane Building B, Dallas, TX 75230.

Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Altenau have?

Dr. Mark Altenau is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark Altenau?

Dr. Mark Altenau frequently sees patients for ENT Consultation, ENT Emergency Visit, Hearing Problems, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark Altenau on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mark Altenau speak?

Dr. Mark Altenau speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Mark Altenau in reviews?

190 patients have reviewed Dr. Mark Altenau. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.66/5. They have a 4.68/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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