About Us

Education & Training

Dr. Altman was born and raised in Ecuador, where her passion for medicine began at an early age. She pursued her medical education at Universidad Católica de Ecuador in Quito, earning a combined BA/MD degree — a rigorous academic path that laid the foundation for her medical career.

She went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard University-affiliated community hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she refined her clinical skills under some of the field’s most respected physicians.

Education Timeline:

• BA/MD, Universidad Católica de Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador (2001)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA
• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional Journey

Since 2006, Dr. Altman has worked as a primary care physician, beginning her career at Columbia University’s Ambulatory Care Network. In 2011, she joined Weill Cornell Medicine, where she has spent the last 15 years building lasting relationships with her patients and delivering exceptional primary care.

In recent years, Dr. Altman expanded her practice to Boca Raton, Florida, bringing Weill Cornell Medicine’s trusted standard of care to a new community while continuing to serve her long-time patients in New York.

Current Title: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Her Approach to Care

Dr. Altman believes that great healthcare goes beyond treating symptoms — it’s about understanding the whole person. Her philosophy centers on:

• Personalized Attention — Taking the time to listen to every patient’s concerns and health goals
• Preventive Focus — Helping patients avoid illness before it starts through education and proactive screening
• Long-Term Partnership — Building trusted, ongoing relationships that lead to better health outcomes
• Clear Communication — Explaining diagnoses and treatment options in a way patients truly understand

“My goal is for every patient who walks through our doors to receive the high standard of care that Weill Cornell Medicine is known for, in a personalized and attentive way. Whether you’re here for an annual check-up, preventive care, or managing a chronic condition, I am committed to providing well-grounded care.”
— Dr. Monica Altman

Areas of Clinical Interest

Dr. Altman has particular expertise and interest in:

• Weight Management & Metabolic Health
• Cardiovascular Health & Disease Prevention
• Early Detection of Cancer in High-Risk Patients
• Chronic Disease Management (Hypertension, Diabetes, Cholesterol)
• Preventive Medicine & Annual Wellness Care

Languages Spoken

Dr. Altman is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate comfortably and clearly with a diverse patient population — ensuring no one feels lost in translation when it comes to their health.

Beyond the Practice

Outside of medicine, Dr. Altman leads a balanced and active life. She enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage children, staying involved in volunteer activities, traveling, practicing Pilates, reading, walking her dog, and — most recently — playing pickleball. She believes that a healthy, fulfilling personal life is just as important as professional excellence, and she brings that same balanced perspective to the advice she gives her patients.

Hospital Affiliation

New York-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia University Irving Medical Center & Weill Cornell Medical Center)

A Legacy of Trust

With hundreds of five-star reviews and patients who have stayed with her for nearly a decade, Dr. Altman’s reputation speaks for itself. Patients consistently describe her as attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring — qualities that define her practice every single day.

Ready to experience personalized primary care?

Call: +1 (646) 962-6828

 Email: info@monicaaltman.com
 Email: moa9020@med.cornell.edu
 Locations: Boca Raton, FL | New York, NY