Dr. Altchek is an attending orthopedic surgeon as well as co-chief in the sports medicine and shoulder service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He will perform “Tommy John” reconstructive surgery on Mr. Taillon’s right elbow, according to the report.
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