David A. AltamiraDavid A. Altamira, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Houston, TX

David A. Altamira, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

David Altamira, MD (Houston), Houston, TX 770246558.14 miles

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About David A. Altamira, MD

Dr. Altamira has a passion for perfection, which is evident in his thorough approach to patient care. He always takes time with each individual patient to answer all questions and to make sure he or she is a good candidate for the chosen procedure. Dr. Altamira is highly trained and proficient in performing natural, beautiful enhancements for all areas of the body and face, including breast augmentation, nose job, laser hair removal, liposuction and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. If you are in Texas and looking for a cosmetic surgeon that you can trust, it is important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. David Altamira to ensure you receive the high-quality results you deserve. Cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. David Altamira, received his undergraduate training at Texas A&M University where he graduated summa cum laude, and was named as the most outstanding undergraduate student in the College of Science as a senior. Dr. David Altamira obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with high honors and was awarded membership into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. He subsequently completed a full five-year residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where he trained under renowned surgeons, including Dr. Michael DeBakey. Finally, Dr. Altamira completed a full three-year residency training in plastic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. In the Houston, Texas area, cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. David Altamira maintains his private plastic surgery practice while also being on staff at several hospitals and serving on multiple hospital committees. He enjoys teaching and lecturing and is actively involved in the training and education of surgical residents.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Blepharoplasty
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Closed Rhinoplasty
  • Coronal Brow Lift
  • Crystal Microdermabrasion
  • Deep Chemical Peels
  • Endoscopic Brow Lift
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Mid-Facelift
  • Open Rhinoplasty
  • Platysmaplasty
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Superficial Chemical Peels
  • Thigh Lift
  • Ultrasound Skin Tightening
  • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - General

Years of Experience

28 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Texas A&M University
  • Graduate School: Baylor College of Medicine
  • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine

Languages

  • English

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Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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