Asena Bahce Altuntas, MD

Rheumatology

4.9 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH-Internal Medicine-Hackensack

385 Prospect Ave, Suite 204 Hackensack, NJ 07601-1996

Phone

551-996-9150

Asena Bahce-Altuntas, M.D. is a board-certified rheumatologist who joined Hackensack Meridian
Medical Group's Center for Rheumatology in 2022. Dr. Bahce-Altuntas was born and raised in northern
New Jersey and was thrilled to return to her home state to be part of Hackensack Meridian Health. She
is dedicated to treating immune-mediated rheumatic diseases, educating her patients about their
conditions, and improving their overall health and quality of life. Dr. Bahce-Altuntas is fluent in Turkish
and Karachai, making her an excellent resource for patients within these communities.

Before joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Bahce-Altuntas served as a rheumatologist at NYC
Health & Hospitals Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx and as an Assistant Professor of
Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and a
strong commitment to medical education. Dr. Bahce-Altuntas has been recognized for her teaching
excellence, receiving the Rheumatology Outpatient Educator of the Year Award for three consecutive
years. She was also recognized here at HMH, with the Best Innovation Abstract-Faculty during
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine's Medical Education week in spring 2024.

Her clinical focus areas include Scleroderma, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease
(ILD)-related connective tissue diseases, ANCA vasculitis, autoinflammatory disorders (Familial
Mediterranean Fever, Behcet's disease), as well as, rheumatoid arthritis and crystal arthritis (Gout and
Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition arthropathy). She also incorporates complementary medicine
approaches to support her patients' overall well-being and particularly treating individuals from
underserved communities.

Dr. Bahce-Altuntas is actively involved in medical education at Hackensack Meridian School of
Medicine, where she teaches medical students across all years and runs the rheumatology elective for
medical students and internal medicine residents at Hackensack University Medical Center; Don't be
surprised if you encounter a medical student during your visit!

Provider Information

Specialties

Rheumatology

Languages

English

Turkish

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Palisades Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Rheumatology, 2011

Residency, Montefiore Medical Center

Internal Medicine, 2009

Internship, Montefiore-Albert Einstein

Internal Medicine, 2007

New York Medical College, Medical School

MD, 2006

Certifications

Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2019

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2019

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 out of 5

236 ratings,

60 reviews

11/14/2025

Dr. Bahce is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and listens to the patients needs.

11/14/2025

Dr. Asena Bahce-Altunas is the best doctor.... She understands my condition she examines me thoroughly and is great at her job I give my doctor a grade AAA rating Thank you Dr. Bahce- Altunas.

11/13/2025

I'm blessed to have Dr. Altuntas as my doctor. She is a very skilled and knowledgeable doctor. She takes time to explain things and find ways to bring comfort and healing to her patients.

11/11/2025

The dr. Took the time to explain and go through everything to give me the information that I needed

10/21/2025

The doctor treated me very well, answered all my questions, and gave me my medication. And I'm very grateful to the doctor. Thank you.