Dr. Monica Altman MD. - Personalized Primary Care You Can Trust" Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician serving Boca Raton, FL & New York, NY
Dr. Monica Altman is dedicated to helping you live a healthier, more fulfilling life through preventive care, compassionate treatment, and personalized attention to every aspect of your health
Years of Experience
Fluent in English and Spanis
Backed by a world-renowned medical institution
Every visit is personalized and unhurried
A Doctor Who Listens, A Practice That Cares
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Monica Altman, M.D., a board-certified primary care internist with over 24 years of experience in internal medicine. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Altman has spent her career building lasting relationships with her patients, taking the time to understand not just their symptoms, but their lives, goals, and overall well-being.
As part of Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Altman brings world-class medical expertise combined with a warm, unhurried approach to every visit. Whether you need an annual physical, help managing a chronic condition, or guidance on preventive health, you’ll receive care that is thorough, thoughtful, and tailored to you.
Meet Dr. Monica Altman
Dr. Altman was born and raised in Ecuador, where she earned her combined BA/MD degree from Universidad Católica de Ecuador in Quito. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard University-affiliated community hospital in Cambridge, MA. She has practiced internal medicine since 2001 and joined Weill Cornell Medicine in 2011.
Comprehensive Primary Care Services
Annual Physical Exams & Preventive Screenings
Comprehensive yearly checkups to monitor your overall health and catch potential issues early. Includes vital screenings tailored to your age and risk factors.
Chronic Disease Management (Hypertension, Diabetes, High Cholesterol)
Ongoing, personalized care to help you manage long-term conditions effectively. Regular monitoring and treatment adjustments to keep your health on track.
Weight Management Programs
Customized plans combining nutrition guidance, lifestyle changes, and medical support. Designed to help you achieve sustainable, healthy weight goals.
Cardiovascular Health Monitoring
Regular heart health assessments including blood pressure and cholesterol checks. Early detection and management to reduce risk of heart disease.
Cancer Prevention & Early Detection for High-Risk Patients
Specialized screenings and risk assessments for patients with higher cancer risk factors. Focused on early detection when treatment is most effective.
Women's & Men's Health Checkups
Gender-specific preventive care addressing unique health needs at every life stage. Confidential, respectful, and thorough examinations.
Vaccinations & Immunizations
Up-to-date vaccines to protect against preventable diseases for all age groups. Includes flu shots, travel vaccines, and routine immunizations.
Lab Testing & Result Review
On-site or partner lab testing with detailed result interpretation by Dr. Altman. Clear explanations to help you understand your health status.
Why Choose Us
Trusted expertise. Compassionate care. Evidence-based medicine. Dr. Céline Gounder combines decades of clinical experience, public health leadership, and medical communication to deliver exceptional care and trusted health guidance.
Dr. Altman brings over two decades of clinical expertise in internal medicine. Her extensive experience ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Altman ensures clear communication with a diverse patient community. No language barrier stands between you and quality care.
Every visit is personalized, unhurried, and focused on your unique health needs. Dr. Altman takes the time to truly listen and understand you.