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Dr. David A. Altamira, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. David A. Altamira, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Houston, Texas
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1881693307· License: H9750 (TX) verify
Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · Graduated 1990
Industry payments (2024): $459 across 11 payments (what this means)
4.86(35 ratings)

About

Dr. David A. Altamira is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, specializing in advanced face, breast, and body procedures. With over 33 years of experience, Dr. Altamira is highly regarded for his expertise in techniques such as facelifts, breast reduction, and tummy tucks. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Houston area, including Houston Methodist Sugar Land. Patient reviews frequently mention his kind and understanding demeanor, making him a popular choice for those seeking plastic surgery.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. David A. Altamira, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Chin Implant

$2,200

Facial Fat Transfer

$2,250

Tummy Tuck

$5,400

Rhinoplasty

$6,500

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Patient Experience

Dr. David A. Altamira Review Summary

4.68
Dr. Altamira has excellent ratings across various platforms. He averages a 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews, with perfect 5-star ratings on Yelp, US News Health, and Facebook. His Healthgrades rating is also a strong 4.4 out of 5.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.4 out of 5

Based on 32 reviews

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yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 87 reviews

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facebook.com

5 out of 5

Based on 17 reviews

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Dr. David A. Altamira, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. David Altamira Plastic

929 Gessner Rd., Ste. 2430, Houston, Texas

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$459

Payments

11

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. David A. Altamira received $459 across 11 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Smith+Nephew, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Dr. David Altamira Plastic

929 Gessner Rd., Ste. 2430

Houston, Texas

Office Information

Where does Dr. David A. Altamira practice?

Doctor's Office

Dr. David Altamira Plastic (Primary)

929 Gessner Rd., Ste. 2430, Houston, Texas

(10 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree At Texas A&m University
Medical Degree From Baylor College Of Medicine In Houston

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. David A. Altamira online?
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Does Dr. David A. Altamira offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. David A. Altamira?
Patient reviews range from long-term satisfaction (15 years) to positive experiences with breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, and fat grafting. Some patients highlight Dr. Altamira's trustworthiness and comforting bedside manner. However, one negative review mentions a "botched" fat transfer, and another expresses frustration with post-consultation communication.
What areas of care does Dr. David A. Altamira cater to?
Dr. Altamira specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on face, breast, and body procedures. Specific procedures mentioned include facelifts, breast reductions, tummy tucks, facial fat transfers, rhinoplasty, and chin implants.