Douglas Alterman, DMD
General Dentistry
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MUSC Dental and Oral Health - Charleston
29 Bee Street, James B. Edwards College of Medicine Charleston, SC 29425
Phone
843-876-7645Dr. Douglas J. Alterman is a seasoned dental professional with over 30 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. D
r. Alterman began his career as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, ensuring the dental readiness of over 3,000 sailors and Marines aboard the USS Ponce LPD-15. He then bought a private practice in Charleston, SC, which he successfully grew and managed for 32 years.
He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Tulane University and a D.M.D. from MUSC, with advanced training from the Naval Medical Center San Diego, LD Pankey Institute, and other prestigious institutions. Dr. Alterman is an active member of several professional organizations and has served as President of the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry.
Dedicated to education and patient care, Dr. Alterman directs MUSC's Dental Faculty Practice, where he fosters a positive environment, enhancing both patient and staff experiences.
r. Alterman began his career as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, ensuring the dental readiness of over 3,000 sailors and Marines aboard the USS Ponce LPD-15. He then bought a private practice in Charleston, SC, which he successfully grew and managed for 32 years.
He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Tulane University and a D.M.D. from MUSC, with advanced training from the Naval Medical Center San Diego, LD Pankey Institute, and other prestigious institutions. Dr. Alterman is an active member of several professional organizations and has served as President of the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry.
Dedicated to education and patient care, Dr. Alterman directs MUSC's Dental Faculty Practice, where he fosters a positive environment, enhancing both patient and staff experiences.
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Douglas Alterman
Clinical Areas of Interest
Restorative dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Insurance Coverage
Insurance plans vary by individual. Please contact your insurance provider to check your coverage.
- Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
- Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- Aetna (Exclusive Choice)
- Aetna (Managed Choice)
- Aetna (Open Choice)
- Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
- Aetna Medicare
- AllWell by Absolute Total Care
- Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
- BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
- Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace)
- Blue Choice Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Clover Health
- Coventry
- Employers Health Network (EHN)
- First Choice Next
- First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
- First Health
- Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
- Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025)
- Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025)
- Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025)
- Medcost
- Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- Tricare
- United HealthCare
- Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN)
- WellCare
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MUSC Dental and Oral Health - Charleston
29 Bee Street, James B. Edwards College of Medicine Charleston, SC 29425
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
2025-12-24 - Closed,
2025-12-25 - Closed,
2026-01-01 - Closed
Phone
843-876-7645