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Kenneth A. Altschuler, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Family medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Kenneth A. Altschuler, MD
4.7
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Family medicine
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Not accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Primary Care
8701 Cuyamaca St.
Floor 2
Santee, CA 92071-4253
Get directions858-499-2715
Fax: 619-568-8080
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About Kenneth A. Altschuler, MD
I chose to study medicine for the opportunity to help people. I enjoy providing high-quality medical care with a team approach by involving patients in their care and listening carefully to individual needs. My passions outside of work include tennis, cycling and rock music.
Age: 71
Gender: Male
Education
University of Western Ontario: Medical School
Scarborough General Hospital: Internship
NPI
1710955521
Insurance plans accepted
Kenneth A. Altschuler, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
295 ratings
Patient ratings
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.6
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
June 24, 2026
5.0
Good doctor
Verified Patient
June 21, 2026
1.0
Dr. Altschuler made me feel like just a number and didn't listen, acknowledge me or my concerns. He was dismissive when I tried bringing out concerns to the point that it made me stop talking. I now don't feel comfortable with his care since I can't bring up health concerns. He also refused to asses a problem I asked for and out in the chart word for word what I told him but never assessed it! This is far from the sharp experience and I am extremely disappointed that Sharp had a doctor that treats patients like cattle and just another number. I saw him for about 3 minutes total, if that and at the minimum he can act like he genuinely care or ask me how I am feeling instead of talking AT me and not listening. Terrible experience and I will be looking to transfer my care to UCSD. Terrible.
Verified Patient
June 19, 2026
5.0
Dr. Altschuler and his staff are always very attentive and willing to talk about conditions
Verified Patient
June 12, 2026
4.8
My Dr. Is better than most
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