Background
Altman, Roy Davis was born on May 16, 1937 in Astoria, New York, United States. Son of Carl and Evelyn (Lachman) Altman.
rheumatologist medical educator
Altman, Roy Davis was born on May 16, 1937 in Astoria, New York, United States. Son of Carl and Evelyn (Lachman) Altman.
Doctor of Medicine, University Miami, 1962.
Research associate, VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida, 1969-1972; chief arthritis section, VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida, since 1972; from assistant professor medicine to associate professor medicine, U. Miami, 1971-1981; professor medicine, U. Miami, since 1981; chief (acting) arthritis, U. Miami, since 1994. Staff physician Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, since 1969. Director clinical research Geriatrics Research Edition and Clinical Center, Miami, since 1993.
Trustee Pagets Disease Foundation, New York City, since 1990. Fellow American College Rheumatology (delegate American Medical Association since 1987). Member American Medical Association Specialty Svc.
Society (Recognition award 1979, 82, 85, 88), American Medical Association Council on Science Affairs, Osteoarthritis Research Society (president-elect 1990-1994, president 1994-1996), Orthopaedics Research Society, American Society Bone and Mineral Research, Czech Republic Society Rheumatology, Italian Society Rheumatology, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Linda Roberta Tyler, June 24, 1963. Children: Evelyn, Sarah, Aaron, Ruth.