March 18, 2025
Dear Patients,
I hope this letter finds you well.
Now Seeing Patients Again
As a follow-up to my November update, I’m pleased to share that I have resumed part-time plastic surgery practice. While this remains a work in progress, I am excited to reconnect with many of you in the upcoming months.
Appointments and Locations
I have started working at the Irvine office of Kyle Song, M.D., an excellent plastic surgeon I have known since he opened his practice 12 years ago. Several of his recovery room nurses previously worked at my former surgical facility, so I am familiar with the high standard of care his team provides. I look forward to contributing to the exceptional care he and his associates offer.
He has graciously arranged for me to meet my former patients at his office in Irvine. You can contact his office at 949-701-4454 to schedule an appointment to meet with me. For more information about his practice, please visit www.socoplasticsurgery.com.
Additionally, I am available for consultations at the office of plastic surgeon Michal Plechas, M.D., in Santa Ana, California. He has been a trusted friend and colleague, sharing in the care of numerous patients we have had in common since I began practicing. His office can be reached at 714-953-7373.
If you have questions or would benefit from an informal discussion before scheduling a formal appointment, please contact me at 949-727-3999 or donaldaltmanmd@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hoag Hospital
I will be reinstated to the medical staff at Hoag Hospital, Irvine, and Newport Beach, effective May 1, 2025. This will allow me to provide care within a hospital setting when needed and collaborate with colleagues I have worked with for many years.
Please note that I am working as an independent contractor in my affiliations with South Coast Plastic Surgery, the office of Dr. Michal Plechas, and Hoag Hospital.
Looking Ahead
I will share further updates as my practice continues to take shape. I truly appreciate the trust and support many of you have shown throughout the years, and I look forward to being in touch with many of you.
Warm regards,
Donald I. Altman, M.D., M.B.A.
www.altmanmd.com
949-727-3999