About
Dr. Margaret Altman grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where she attended Sacred Heart Academy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Louisville before dedicating several years to social service work. She then returned to academics and graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1996.
Her internal medicine residency spanned four institutions: the Louisville VA Medical Center, Jewish Hospital, Kosair Children's Hospital, and the University of Louisville Hospital. After residency, she served as a Staff Physician for the Department of Defense at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and gained additional experience in urgent care and emergency medicine settings. Dr. Altman is passionate about comprehensive, personalized care and takes time to understand each patient's full health picture. Her dogs, Peanut and Dixie, often keep her company at the office.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Louisville, B.S. Sociology
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine (graduated 1996)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Louisville VA Medical Center, Jewish Hospital, Kosair Children's Hospital, and University of Louisville Hospital
Additional Training
Experience in urgent care and emergency medicine settings; Staff Physician for the Department of Defense at Fort Knox, Kentucky
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Altman right for?
Dr. Altman works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Patients who want direct, ongoing access to their physician benefit most from her practice model. She also serves patients in assisted living settings who need a physician willing to come to them. Anyone looking for a personal relationship with a single, consistent doctor will find a strong fit here.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Altman focuses on internal medicine with particular depth in hypertension, diabetes, and chronic illness management. She also handles acute care needs and conducts annual wellness visits. Her background in urgent care and emergency medicine gives her broad clinical range.
Yes. Dr. Altman gives her patients 24/7 direct phone access. Members can reach her personally around the clock for urgent questions or concerns.
Dr. Altman graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1996. She completed her internal medicine residency across four programs: the Louisville VA Medical Center, Jewish Hospital, Kosair Children's Hospital, and the University of Louisville Hospital.
Yes. After her residency, Dr. Altman served as a Staff Physician for the Department of Defense at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She also worked in urgent care and emergency medicine settings before transitioning to concierge practice.
Yes. Dr. Altman conducts home visits and visits to assisted living facilities. This makes her a strong option for patients who have difficulty traveling to an office.
Dr. Altman believes in taking time to truly know each patient. She pairs that philosophy with longer appointments and direct communication, so patients receive care that addresses their full health picture rather than isolated symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Altman provides courtesy visits at Stuart's local hospital and coordinates directly with the hospitalist team. Members receive that continuity of care even during a hospital stay.
Yes. Dr. Altman offers telephone visits and maintains 24/7 phone access for her patients. These options let members connect with her directly without needing an in-person appointment for every concern.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026