Susan Altemus RN attended nursing school in
Auckland, New Zealand, and, following graduation, worked as a staff
nurse in the burn, orthopedic, and obstetrical units there. She was
an emergency room charge nurse for five years and was then recruited
for an intensive care unit position in the Texas Medical Center. She
immigrated to the United States in the early 1980s.
While raising her family, Susan served in a
number of volunteer organizations, including the Medical Center
Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, Meals on Wheels, and the Special
Olympics.
She joined the staff of Personal Physician
Group LLP in 2002, bringing to the practice her organizational skills
and ability to connect with patients. Susan’s particular medical
interests include sudden death and its impact on families and
hospital staff, end-of-life care issues, pain control, and patient
advocacy.
To
talk with someone about whether Personal Physician Group LLP is a
match for you, please contact us at 713-524-9800.