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David Altman Obituary
05/31/1946 - 08/12/2025
David Franklin Altman, MD, MBA shuffled off this mortal coil on August 12, 2025, at the age of 79, with his beloved wife, Pamela Belluomini, by his side. He faced Parkinson's Disease with strength and grace for 25 years while leaving a lasting legacy as a physician, educator, and healthcare leader.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Pittsburgh, David graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He trained at UCSF, where he later joined the faculty, contributing to early HIV/AIDS research, helping establish the liver transplant program, and serving in key leadership roles, including Associate Dean. His distinguished career spanned clinical medicine, health policy, and administration, highlighted by a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship, work with Senator Jay Rockefeller and the Clinton Health Care Reform Task Force, and senior roles at LAC+USC Medical Center, Alameda County Medical Center, and Integra Managed Long-Term Care in New York.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, David loved music, opera, travel, and, most of all, his family. He is survived by Pamela, his son Alessandro and wife Kristen, his brother Martin, and his lifelong friend Dr. Greg Pawlson. He was predeceased by his brother Michael.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Messages of remembrance can be shared with the family at [email protected]
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Karen Hein
November 25, 2025
May David´s memory be a blessing to all who knew him and admired him...he was such a mentor and guiding light for our RWJF Health Policy group that followed (1993-95)...sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm so freely
Lilli Belluomini-Fisher
September 19, 2025
Pam, so sorry for your loss.
Judith Garvey
September 16, 2025
Pam, condolences on your great loss.
Janice Vela
September 12, 2025
Dear Pam, My heart goes out to you. Janice (Toohey) Vela
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Greg Pawlson
August 27, 2025
As is often noted, at times words fail us. For those fortunate enough to have known David he touched our lives with grace, humor and wisdom. He was most of all authentic, always himself which was more than enough. While he accomplished much in healthcare and medicine he was first and foremost a kind, thoughtful human being. He had deep gratitude and joy for having the good fortune to have a remarkable wife Pamela and son Allesandro who provided such love and support for him. He will live on in our memories.
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