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Dr. Alturkmani earned his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and also in interventional pulmonology from the University of Florida.
Dr. Alturkmani is board certified in internal medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Education & Training
Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Arabic
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
4.6
Based on 119 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.84
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.82
Listened to me carefully
4.62
Shared the right amount of information
4.57
Earned my trust
4.56
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Patient Reviews
5
The Physician, office staff were very professional. Felt very comfortable during my consultation.
April 17, 2024
5
I Love my doctor
April 17, 2024
5
Did not expect or appreciate the long list of Wellstar Pulmonary provider "requirements and "don't do" or else. No other Wellstar provider that I have used does this. It is demeaning.
April 1, 2024
5
Very professional and knowledgeable
March 25, 2024
5
Dr. Alturkmani has explained to me in detail as to how we are going to handle my situation and what needs to be done. I really appreciate that and he is also very pleasant. All of his staff that I have had contact with are also very nice and helpful.
March 23, 2024
5
I am very happy that I have joined the Wellstar Health System. Having everyone connected to my wellbeing is fantastic.
March 8, 2024
5
Getting multiple calls, texts and emails about my appointment for three weeks was quite annoying. A reminder or confirmation a week in advance and the day before is more than sufficient.
March 9, 2024
5
Exceptional
March 8, 2024
5
This office staff always tries to take care of any medical needs asap! We are so thankful to be in their care!
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. A takes his time and listen to all your questions. He nor his staff is in a hurry to get to another patient, you don't even know if a patient is waiting. I love this office and the staff
February 9, 2024
5
Doctor was patient to explain all my concerns. He is a very good doctor.
January 22, 2024
5
DR. ALTURKMANI IS THE BEST!! SINCE CHANGING TO HIM SEVERAL YEARS AGO I AM DOING SO MUCH BETTER. HE REALLY LISTENS AND CARES. HE HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER FOR ME. THE STAFF AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT JASMINE ARE ALL WONDERFUL.
January 15, 2024
5
The staff at Austell at the doctor's office, Dr. Alturkmani. They're on point. They're very nice and courteous. I love my doctor. I love the nurses and Jasmine is outstanding. And Sharon, Nurse Sharon is outstanding. I loved them. Everybody that works there is very nice, courteous and kind. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
5
Very good Doctor ones are the nicest ones I go to
January 15, 2024
5
professional with good listening skills
January 12, 2024
5
Perfect.
December 31, 2023
5
My overall visit was outstanding I love the staff and the doctor
December 17, 2023
4
Other than the medications I am having to take it was a good visit.
December 9, 2023
5
Always a very nice relax accommodating experience. The doctor and his staff provide excellent service.
November 11, 2023
5
All was good
September 15, 2023
5
Doctor and care providers were very efficient and I was really satisfied with the service I received.
September 15, 2023
5
Very nice people who really seem to care about your health.
August 18, 2023
5
This physician is extremely caring and empathetic.
August 16, 2023
5
Great office staff and drs
July 29, 2023
4
The front office receptionists were very prompt and courteous. Reception area was clean as were the restroom. The nurse was knowledgeable and friendly. The doctor listened intently and seemed knowledgeable. Had good bedside manners!
July 28, 2023
5
The parking lot was horrible. We were lucky to get a spot after driving around for quite awhile
July 27, 2023
5
Very professional and informative
July 21, 2023
5
Thank you Wellstar, Excellent Service!
July 5, 2023
5
Thank you everyone for caring and listening to my concerns......
May 18, 2023
5
I trust that he knows what it takes to keep me & my body going strong. & healthy.
May 7, 2023
5
The Physician, office staff were very professional. Felt very comfortable during my consultation.
April 17, 2024
5
I Love my doctor
April 17, 2024
5
Did not expect or appreciate the long list of Wellstar Pulmonary provider "requirements and "don't do" or else. No other Wellstar provider that I have used does this. It is demeaning.
April 1, 2024
5
Very professional and knowledgeable
March 25, 2024
5
Dr. Alturkmani has explained to me in detail as to how we are going to handle my situation and what needs to be done. I really appreciate that and he is also very pleasant. All of his staff that I have had contact with are also very nice and helpful.
March 23, 2024
5
I am very happy that I have joined the Wellstar Health System. Having everyone connected to my wellbeing is fantastic.
March 8, 2024
5
Getting multiple calls, texts and emails about my appointment for three weeks was quite annoying. A reminder or confirmation a week in advance and the day before is more than sufficient.
March 9, 2024
5
Exceptional
March 8, 2024
5
This office staff always tries to take care of any medical needs asap! We are so thankful to be in their care!
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. A takes his time and listen to all your questions. He nor his staff is in a hurry to get to another patient, you don't even know if a patient is waiting. I love this office and the staff
February 9, 2024
5
Doctor was patient to explain all my concerns. He is a very good doctor.
January 22, 2024
5
DR. ALTURKMANI IS THE BEST!! SINCE CHANGING TO HIM SEVERAL YEARS AGO I AM DOING SO MUCH BETTER. HE REALLY LISTENS AND CARES. HE HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER FOR ME. THE STAFF AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT JASMINE ARE ALL WONDERFUL.
January 15, 2024
5
The staff at Austell at the doctor's office, Dr. Alturkmani. They're on point. They're very nice and courteous. I love my doctor. I love the nurses and Jasmine is outstanding. And Sharon, Nurse Sharon is outstanding. I loved them. Everybody that works there is very nice, courteous and kind. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
5
Very good Doctor ones are the nicest ones I go to
January 15, 2024
5
professional with good listening skills
January 12, 2024
5
Perfect.
December 31, 2023
5
My overall visit was outstanding I love the staff and the doctor
December 17, 2023
5
Always a very nice relax accommodating experience. The doctor and his staff provide excellent service.
November 11, 2023
5
All was good
September 15, 2023
5
Doctor and care providers were very efficient and I was really satisfied with the service I received.
September 15, 2023
5
Very nice people who really seem to care about your health.
August 18, 2023
5
This physician is extremely caring and empathetic.
August 16, 2023
5
Great office staff and drs
July 29, 2023
5
The parking lot was horrible. We were lucky to get a spot after driving around for quite awhile
July 27, 2023
5
Very professional and informative
July 21, 2023
5
Thank you Wellstar, Excellent Service!
July 5, 2023
5
Thank you everyone for caring and listening to my concerns......
May 18, 2023
5
I trust that he knows what it takes to keep me & my body going strong. & healthy.
May 7, 2023
4
Other than the medications I am having to take it was a good visit.
December 9, 2023
4
The front office receptionists were very prompt and courteous. Reception area was clean as were the restroom. The nurse was knowledgeable and friendly. The doctor listened intently and seemed knowledgeable. Had good bedside manners!
July 28, 2023
4
Other than the medications I am having to take it was a good visit.
December 9, 2023
4
The front office receptionists were very prompt and courteous. Reception area was clean as were the restroom. The nurse was knowledgeable and friendly. The doctor listened intently and seemed knowledgeable. Had good bedside manners!
July 28, 2023
5
The Physician, office staff were very professional. Felt very comfortable during my consultation.
April 17, 2024
5
I Love my doctor
April 17, 2024
5
Did not expect or appreciate the long list of Wellstar Pulmonary provider "requirements and "don't do" or else. No other Wellstar provider that I have used does this. It is demeaning.
April 1, 2024
5
Very professional and knowledgeable
March 25, 2024
5
Dr. Alturkmani has explained to me in detail as to how we are going to handle my situation and what needs to be done. I really appreciate that and he is also very pleasant. All of his staff that I have had contact with are also very nice and helpful.
March 23, 2024
5
I am very happy that I have joined the Wellstar Health System. Having everyone connected to my wellbeing is fantastic.
March 8, 2024
5
Getting multiple calls, texts and emails about my appointment for three weeks was quite annoying. A reminder or confirmation a week in advance and the day before is more than sufficient.
March 9, 2024
5
Exceptional
March 8, 2024
5
This office staff always tries to take care of any medical needs asap! We are so thankful to be in their care!
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. A takes his time and listen to all your questions. He nor his staff is in a hurry to get to another patient, you don't even know if a patient is waiting. I love this office and the staff
February 9, 2024
5
Doctor was patient to explain all my concerns. He is a very good doctor.
January 22, 2024
5
DR. ALTURKMANI IS THE BEST!! SINCE CHANGING TO HIM SEVERAL YEARS AGO I AM DOING SO MUCH BETTER. HE REALLY LISTENS AND CARES. HE HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER FOR ME. THE STAFF AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT JASMINE ARE ALL WONDERFUL.
January 15, 2024
5
The staff at Austell at the doctor's office, Dr. Alturkmani. They're on point. They're very nice and courteous. I love my doctor. I love the nurses and Jasmine is outstanding. And Sharon, Nurse Sharon is outstanding. I loved them. Everybody that works there is very nice, courteous and kind. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
5
Very good Doctor ones are the nicest ones I go to
January 15, 2024
5
professional with good listening skills
January 12, 2024
5
Perfect.
December 31, 2023
5
My overall visit was outstanding I love the staff and the doctor
December 17, 2023
5
Always a very nice relax accommodating experience. The doctor and his staff provide excellent service.
November 11, 2023
5
All was good
September 15, 2023
5
Doctor and care providers were very efficient and I was really satisfied with the service I received.
September 15, 2023
5
Very nice people who really seem to care about your health.
August 18, 2023
5
This physician is extremely caring and empathetic.
August 16, 2023
5
Great office staff and drs
July 29, 2023
5
The parking lot was horrible. We were lucky to get a spot after driving around for quite awhile
July 27, 2023
5
Very professional and informative
July 21, 2023
5
Thank you Wellstar, Excellent Service!
July 5, 2023
5
Thank you everyone for caring and listening to my concerns......
May 18, 2023
5
I trust that he knows what it takes to keep me & my body going strong. & healthy.
May 7, 2023
5
The Physician, office staff were very professional. Felt very comfortable during my consultation.
April 17, 2024
5
I Love my doctor
April 17, 2024
5
Did not expect or appreciate the long list of Wellstar Pulmonary provider "requirements and "don't do" or else. No other Wellstar provider that I have used does this. It is demeaning.
April 1, 2024
5
Very professional and knowledgeable
March 25, 2024
5
Dr. Alturkmani has explained to me in detail as to how we are going to handle my situation and what needs to be done. I really appreciate that and he is also very pleasant. All of his staff that I have had contact with are also very nice and helpful.
March 23, 2024
5
Getting multiple calls, texts and emails about my appointment for three weeks was quite annoying. A reminder or confirmation a week in advance and the day before is more than sufficient.
March 9, 2024
5
I am very happy that I have joined the Wellstar Health System. Having everyone connected to my wellbeing is fantastic.
March 8, 2024
5
Exceptional
March 8, 2024
5
This office staff always tries to take care of any medical needs asap! We are so thankful to be in their care!
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. A takes his time and listen to all your questions. He nor his staff is in a hurry to get to another patient, you don't even know if a patient is waiting. I love this office and the staff
February 9, 2024
5
Doctor was patient to explain all my concerns. He is a very good doctor.
January 22, 2024
5
The staff at Austell at the doctor's office, Dr. Alturkmani. They're on point. They're very nice and courteous. I love my doctor. I love the nurses and Jasmine is outstanding. And Sharon, Nurse Sharon is outstanding. I loved them. Everybody that works there is very nice, courteous and kind. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
5
Very good Doctor ones are the nicest ones I go to
January 15, 2024
5
DR. ALTURKMANI IS THE BEST!! SINCE CHANGING TO HIM SEVERAL YEARS AGO I AM DOING SO MUCH BETTER. HE REALLY LISTENS AND CARES. HE HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER FOR ME. THE STAFF AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT JASMINE ARE ALL WONDERFUL.
January 15, 2024
5
professional with good listening skills
January 12, 2024
5
Perfect.
December 31, 2023
5
My overall visit was outstanding I love the staff and the doctor
December 17, 2023
4
Other than the medications I am having to take it was a good visit.
December 9, 2023
5
Always a very nice relax accommodating experience. The doctor and his staff provide excellent service.
November 11, 2023
5
All was good
September 15, 2023
5
Doctor and care providers were very efficient and I was really satisfied with the service I received.
September 15, 2023
5
Very nice people who really seem to care about your health.
August 18, 2023
5
This physician is extremely caring and empathetic.
August 16, 2023
5
Great office staff and drs
July 29, 2023
4
The front office receptionists were very prompt and courteous. Reception area was clean as were the restroom. The nurse was knowledgeable and friendly. The doctor listened intently and seemed knowledgeable. Had good bedside manners!
July 28, 2023
5
The parking lot was horrible. We were lucky to get a spot after driving around for quite awhile
July 27, 2023
5
Very professional and informative
July 21, 2023
5
Thank you Wellstar, Excellent Service!
July 5, 2023
5
Thank you everyone for caring and listening to my concerns......
May 18, 2023
5
I trust that he knows what it takes to keep me & my body going strong. & healthy.
May 7, 2023
5
I trust that he knows what it takes to keep me & my body going strong. & healthy.
May 7, 2023
5
Thank you everyone for caring and listening to my concerns......
May 18, 2023
5
Thank you Wellstar, Excellent Service!
July 5, 2023
5
Very professional and informative
July 21, 2023
5
The parking lot was horrible. We were lucky to get a spot after driving around for quite awhile
July 27, 2023
4
The front office receptionists were very prompt and courteous. Reception area was clean as were the restroom. The nurse was knowledgeable and friendly. The doctor listened intently and seemed knowledgeable. Had good bedside manners!
July 28, 2023
5
Great office staff and drs
July 29, 2023
5
This physician is extremely caring and empathetic.
August 16, 2023
5
Very nice people who really seem to care about your health.
August 18, 2023
5
Doctor and care providers were very efficient and I was really satisfied with the service I received.
September 15, 2023
5
All was good
September 15, 2023
5
Always a very nice relax accommodating experience. The doctor and his staff provide excellent service.
November 11, 2023
4
Other than the medications I am having to take it was a good visit.
December 9, 2023
5
My overall visit was outstanding I love the staff and the doctor
December 17, 2023
5
Perfect.
December 31, 2023
5
professional with good listening skills
January 12, 2024
5
DR. ALTURKMANI IS THE BEST!! SINCE CHANGING TO HIM SEVERAL YEARS AGO I AM DOING SO MUCH BETTER. HE REALLY LISTENS AND CARES. HE HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGER FOR ME. THE STAFF AND MEDICAL ASSISTANT JASMINE ARE ALL WONDERFUL.
January 15, 2024
5
Very good Doctor ones are the nicest ones I go to
January 15, 2024
5
The staff at Austell at the doctor's office, Dr. Alturkmani. They're on point. They're very nice and courteous. I love my doctor. I love the nurses and Jasmine is outstanding. And Sharon, Nurse Sharon is outstanding. I loved them. Everybody that works there is very nice, courteous and kind. Thank you.
January 16, 2024
5
Doctor was patient to explain all my concerns. He is a very good doctor.
January 22, 2024
5
Dr. A takes his time and listen to all your questions. He nor his staff is in a hurry to get to another patient, you don't even know if a patient is waiting. I love this office and the staff
February 9, 2024
5
This office staff always tries to take care of any medical needs asap! We are so thankful to be in their care!
February 17, 2024
5
Exceptional
March 8, 2024
5
I am very happy that I have joined the Wellstar Health System. Having everyone connected to my wellbeing is fantastic.
March 8, 2024
5
Getting multiple calls, texts and emails about my appointment for three weeks was quite annoying. A reminder or confirmation a week in advance and the day before is more than sufficient.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Alturkmani has explained to me in detail as to how we are going to handle my situation and what needs to be done. I really appreciate that and he is also very pleasant. All of his staff that I have had contact with are also very nice and helpful.
March 23, 2024
5
Very professional and knowledgeable
March 25, 2024
5
Did not expect or appreciate the long list of Wellstar Pulmonary provider "requirements and "don't do" or else. No other Wellstar provider that I have used does this. It is demeaning.
April 1, 2024
5
I Love my doctor
April 17, 2024
5
The Physician, office staff were very professional. Felt very comfortable during my consultation.