Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jason I. Altman was born and raised in New York City and the surrounding suburbs. He attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in Engineering. From there, he went on to attend medical school at The State University of New York, where he again graduated at the top of his class. He was then accepted into a residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, at the world renowned Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Altman served as Chief Resident here, before moving to South Florida to complete his training at The University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospitals. Here Dr. Altman served as Chief Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
After completing his residency in Plastic Surgery, Dr. Altman was honored with an invitation to become the Jerome P. Webster Fellow with Interplast. Every year, only one plastic surgeon in the entire country is selected for this honor. Dr. Altman spent the year traveling across the world performing free surgery on children in developing countries and training local surgeons on the latest techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Altman went on to become one of the founders of The Plastic Surgery Institute of Miami, and in the summer of 2010 moved the practice to Coral Gables.
Dr. Altman’s professional interests include all aspects of cosmetic and aesthetic plastic surgery. He is primarily focused on surgery of the breast and body including breast augmentation, breast lifting, liposuction and abdominoplasty. He also has a strong interest in revision and reconstructive surgery, helping patients who may be unhappy with prior results achieve the look they want. Additionally, given his background, Dr. Altman performs a large number of rhinoplasties or nose jobs. His expertise in this area allows him to perform both functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, giving you not only the nose of your dreams but one that helps you breath more comfortably as well.
Dr. Altman prides himself on his ability to provide natural, long lasting results. Every procedure is tailored to the individual to provide a look that matches your body, your face and your desires.
Dr. Altman is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology.
