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Sherman John Alter

Sherman John Alter, MD

Infectious Diseases

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-21

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Sherman John Alter

Professional Statement

Dr. Sherman Alter is part of the pediatric infectious disease team at Dayton Children’s, diagnosing and treating infections in children of all ages. They provide expert guidance to support recovery and prevent future illness.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1985
  • Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 1982
  • Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1981
  • Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1976

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board of Pediatrics, 1994
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1984

Insurance

Please check with physicians' offices and health insurance company to be sure your particular insurance plan is accepted and the services your child receives will be covered.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • BWC
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • CMH (BCMH)
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Medicaid Indiana
  • Medicaid Ohio
  • Medicaid TennCare
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicare Ohio
  • Molina Healthcare of Ohio
  • Ohio Health Choice
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Premier Health Plan
  • TRICARE for Life
  • TRICARE Prime
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan