--- title: "Dr. Altaf Jan | Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Altaf Jan, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in Sacramento, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Altaf Jan, M.D. ![Altaf Jan, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/10KXHNiVUqipLoy2FfOmBVl0JKa31fAyFl5Ype3p69A/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(217 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Altaf Jan, M.D. ## Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients [2725 Capitol AvenueSuite 300Sacramento, CA 95816](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2725+Capitol+Avenue+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550#provider-locations) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-altaf-jan-1046232550#provider-services) ## About Dr. Jan Languages English, Urdu (Fluent), and Pashto Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights Dr. Altaf Jan is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and is associated with the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Jan enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with his family. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Khyber Medical College **Residency:** Stony Brook University Hospital **Fellowship:** Gastroenterology, Brooklyn-Caledonian Hospital, Nutrition, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ## Board certifications - Gastroenterology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter Capitol Pavilion](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-capitol-pavilion-1043247089) 2725 Capitol Avenue Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95816 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2725+Capitol+Avenue+Sacramento%2C+CA+95816+US) [916-262-9370](tel:+19162629370) 916-262-9375 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed [Greenback Oaks Professional Business Park](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/greenback-oaks-professional-business-park-1043246753) 5765 Greenback Lane Sacramento, CA 95841 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5765+Greenback+Lane+Sacramento%2C+CA+95841+US) [916-262-9370](tel:+19162629370) Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology) - [Gastroenterology evaluation and diagnostic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology-evaluation-diagnostic) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Gastroenterology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Sutter+Capitol+Pavilion%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A38.57117315302216%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.47080103489989%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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