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  • Office

    28 Lightning W Ranch Road
    Washoe Valley, NV 89704
    Phone+1 760-408-8305

Summary

  • Dr. Altman is a physician and medical executive with board certifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Following a long career in clinical medicine and healthcare administration, he founded Protoqual to support physicians with technology solutions that promote lifelong learning and positive patient experience.

    After 25 years practicing gastroenterology in Southern California, Dr. Altman transitioned to healthcare administration, serving as medical director for both local and national healthcare organizations. As Medical Director of Quality Assurance for Empire Physician’s Medical Group, he directed quality improvement for an independent physician association of more than 350 providers. The organization's parent companies include NAMM California, Optum, and United HealthCare.

    Dr. Altman is a longstanding member of the Board of Directors of the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences. Connecting medical education with improvement in healthcare quality is his passion. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, a Medical Degree from New York Medical College, and a Master’s Degree in Administrative Medicine from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin
    University of WisconsinMS, Administrative Medicine, 1990 - 1992
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1976 - 1978
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed