Dr. David W. Altchek, MD

Accepting New Patients

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Weill Cornell Medical College

610 West 58th Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10019

(212) 606-1909

Dr. David W. Altchek, MD is a sports medicine doctor in West Palm Beach, FL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. David W. Altchek, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Hospital for Special Surgery.

Office Locations

Address:

300 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Address:

525 E 71st Street
New York, NY 10021

Address:

610 West 58th Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10019

Address:

535 E 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. David Altchek talks about some aspects of Tommy John surgery while showing an x-ray of a patient at his office in New York, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.”—"After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return", Associated Press News, March 2024

“Zack Wheeler had Tommy John surgery with New York Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek in 2015 and returned two years later.”—"After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return", KRON4, March 2024

“In addition to surgical skill, orthopedists like New York Mets medical director David Altchek have to provide reassurance - an easier task after so many successes.”—"Tommy John surgery can work once, twice - even 3 1/2 times - for major league pitchers", Washington Top News, March 2024

Education & Training

Dr. David W. Altchek, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David W. Altchek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David W. Altchek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David W. Altchek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Palm Beach, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David W. Altchek, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$70,274 Omega $55,077	JOINT PRESERVATION $3,750	COMMUNICATIONS $3,750	COBRA $2,500	Reunion $2,500	Other $2,696
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,714 ARTHREX $1,041	$3,673
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$35 Osteoarthritis of the knee $35
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$18 MONOVISC $18
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc.	$15 $15

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$56,118
Consulting Fee	$14,375
Travel and Lodging	$3,081
Food and Beverage	$1,481

Biography

Dr. David Altchek is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Altchek average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, new patients are welcome to contact his office in New York, NY. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Altchek completed his residency training at Hospital for Special Surgery. He has received the following distinctions: Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 20 Years; Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2002-2020; and Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2002-2022.