Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Altaf
Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Altaf is an Italian board-certified primary care physician and a graduate of the University of Pavia in Italy, offering online consultations to patients across the European Economic Area and beyond. Multilingual and with a diverse clinical background, Dr. Altaf provides comprehensive care for a wide range of health concerns, from acute illnesses to chronic condition management.
Dr. Altaf trained at leading institutions, including IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia, Italy — founded in 1449 and recognized as one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the country — and has furthered his expertise at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, Baptist Hospital in Texas, and a private practice in Dallas, USA. His experience spans general practice, intensive care, ambulatory outpatient care, nursing home management, and inpatient hospice care.
Actively practicing across multiple institutions, Dr. Altaf combines hands-on clinical experience with a strong research background in both medical and surgical fields. He is dedicated to delivering holistic, patient-centered care — focusing on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and clear patient education.
Languages and international patients
Consultations are available in English, Italian and Hindi. This is intended to make it easier for international patients to explain symptoms, understand medical advice and ask questions about their care.
What you can discuss in a consultation
Online consultations can be useful for many urgent concerns, including common infections and respiratory symptoms, allergies, skin problems, headaches, urinary symptoms, medication questions and ongoing health conditions. The doctor will assess whether your concern is suitable for remote care and can advise when an in-person examination or urgent medical attention is more appropriate.
Clinical background
Dr. Altaf is a graduate of the University of Pavia in Italy. His training and clinical experience include work associated with IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia, as well as further clinical exposure at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and Baptist Hospital in Texas.
His experience includes general practice, intensive care, ambulatory outpatient care, nursing home management and inpatient hospice care. He also has a research background spanning medical and surgical topics.
About Dr. Altaf
Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Altaf provides primary care consultations for people who need medical advice while travelling or living away from their usual doctor. His profile combines medical training in Italy with clinical experience in the United States and a multilingual approach to patient communication.
The clinician will assess whether the concern can be managed through an online consultation and will advise if an in-person medical assessment is needed.