

Pediatrics
Sherman Alter, MD
Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics
Dayton, OH
Dr. Sherman J. Alter, MD, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Dayton, Ohio, with over 45 years of experience in diagnosing, treating, and preventing infectious diseases in children. He specializes in complex pediatric infections, including those with complicated courses, underlying diseases predisposing to severe or unusual infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon pathogens, and cases requiring investigational treatments. Serving primarily pediatric patients at Dayton C
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases (unspecified)
- Pediatrics (unspecified)
Education & Training
- Ohio State University — M.D. (1976)
- Wright State University — Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Conditions & Treatments
RSV & Respiratory Infections
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dayton Children's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
50+ years in practice