ABOUT MATTHEW ALTMAN, MD Matthew Altman, MD, is changing the face of health care for residents in Central Texas, near Salado. Rather than having patient welfare dictated by insurance coverage, Dr. Altman adopts a direct care approach, where patients pay a small fee each month that covers primary care services. With everyday health care needs covered under a regular payment plan, Dr. Altman is free to spend his time with patients, caring for their health concerns and helping them heal, rather than having to fill in endless forms. The direct care approach gives patients peace of mind, knowing they have a physician who knows and cares about them. Most services are available in-office at Dr. Altman’s practice, and members have access to an unlimited number of visits as well as many diagnostic tests and treatments. Patients also benefit from longer than average consultation times. In addition to these practical advantages, Dr. Altman takes an inclusive view of health care, using functional medicine to create holistic treatment plans and integrative medicine approaches to give his patients access to an extensive range of treatment options. At Dr. Altman’s practice, patients are equal partners in their health care, working with expert physicians who aim to optimize their patients' health and well-being.