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Andrew Michael Altman, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics, Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
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Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
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Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
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Superior Health Plan - STAR
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Superior Health Plan - STAR+PLUS
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Tulane University School of Medicine (2004)
  • Residency: General Surgery, Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine (2007)
  • Fellowship: Pathology, Molecular, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2008)
  • Residency: Plastic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics (2013)
  • Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2014)
Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Andrew Michael Altman, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (75) for Andrew Michael Altman, MD

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Mar 5, 2023
Dr Altman includes me in discussion of my wound and he expressed any concerns out loud. I feel he has my best interest whenever I see him!
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Feb 24, 2023
He's an excellent physician!
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Feb 22, 2023
Always does so great to put me back together after massive cancer surgery
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Altman is the best plastic surgeon around! He reconstructed my breasts after my cancer diagnosis, bilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation. He is very knowledgeable and very caring. He takes time with you and he makes sure he answers all your questions. And he's so honest with his answers. He's very conscientious about his job as a surgeon. I'm very, very glad he's my plastic surgeon - I could not ask for a better one. I love Dr. Altman!!
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Feb 15, 2023
Very professional and knowledgeable. Shows passion for his work
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Feb 11, 2023
Dr Altman is kind, willing to answer all my questions and easy to talk to.
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Feb 11, 2023
Perfect
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Altman, your time, care, and methodical explanation of options meant so much to me. As I stated, will pray and in May share my decision. Thank you for your understanding and honesty in sharing!
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Feb 7, 2023
Great doctor
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Jan 31, 2023
The courtesy and professionalism are tops in this office
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Jan 29, 2023
Dr. Altman is patient, informative, knowledgeable and makes scheduled appointments in a fair and reasonable time.
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Jan 27, 2023
Iv met the PA-C but would like to meet my surgeon in one of my post-op appointments.
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Jan 25, 2023
Dr Altman and his staff were very helpful in answering all my questions and concerns so that I will not be anxious or overwhelmed at having surgery. He was very honest about my recovery expectations and I was very confident in his ability as my dr.
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Jan 25, 2023
I always have a great experience with attending nurses and Dr.Altman during my appointment great atmosphere; friendly, caring and very helpful I would definitely recommend my family and friends
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Jan 25, 2023
Great totally explanatory and completely trust him complete experience from checking in to the checking my vitals and helping me all my needs next my first Dr then Dr Altman wonderful care thanks S&W for great staff and care for my health
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Jan 19, 2023
Very caring
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Jan 12, 2023
He is very knowledgeable and caring.
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Jan 10, 2023
He was very patient, explained what would and could happen in laymen terms. He answered my questions and did not rush through the appointment.
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Dec 25, 2022
Dr. Altman was wonderful. He asked a lot of questions, explained the surgery and its ramifications, allayed some of my fears, and gave me great confidence. I'm looking forward to the eventual operation once my A1C is down.
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Dec 18, 2022
Dr Altman is very kind, explains things very well and listens to your concerns. He is wonderful
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Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Altman,performed an amazing surgery on me! The results are phenomenal. His entire surgical team was phenomenal and so caring.
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Dec 10, 2022
Dr. Altman listens to your questions and gives thorough explanations for his response. He takes precautions to achieve the best outcome for the patient.
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Dec 8, 2022
I will recommend him to my family and friends I feel so comfortable with him Dr.Altman
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Dec 7, 2022
Dr. Altman is very attentive. He listens to everything I say, and answers all my questions. He works with me to plan my future medical needs.
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Nov 29, 2022
He's always professional , shows he cares, listens ,the best doctor a patient could ask for
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Nov 15, 2022
He does well to ensure all questions and concerns are addressed. He is also clear on expectations and the plan.
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Oct 26, 2022
Compassionate, kind
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Oct 25, 2022
Dr.Altman is a awesome plastic surgeon since meeting him, Dr. Altman has given me great advice.
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Oct 18, 2022
Dr Altman is an excellent physician and very thorough and concerned about his care of the patients
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Oct 15, 2022
Excellent providers, attentive and compassionate
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Oct 7, 2022
His explanations are very clear and he includes you in the plans for care.
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Oct 4, 2022
Goes the extra mile to make sure I got the care I felt I needed.
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Sep 27, 2022
He is an incredible doctor! I drive an hour each way for my visits with Dr. Altman. He is extremely thorough and performs amazing work.
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Sep 24, 2022
Great doctor and explains everything in detail!
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Sep 23, 2022
Nice and knowledgeable.
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