Teddy Altman

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Theodora Grace "Teddy" Altman, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character from the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes, and is portrayed by Kim Raver. She was introduced as a recurring character in Season 6, but is later upgraded to series-regular in the same season after Katherine Heigl's departure from the series. Altman was conceived as the third major cardiothoracic surgeon attending on the series, following the exits of Preston Burke (Isaiah Washington) and Erica Hahn (Brooke Smith). In the storyline, Altman is brought in as a mentor for Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) at the suggestion of Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd), who had served with Altman in the military. This mentorship develops complications when a past connection between Owen and Teddy creates a love-triangle involving Yang. Another notable storyline includes Altman's relationship with Henry Burton (Scott Foley), a patient she marries to provide healthcare coverage, only to eventually...

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