Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68
July 18, 2025
Dr. David Altchek, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and longtime New York Mets medical director, has died at 68. Altchek told associates last year he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He performed more than 2,400 Tommy John surgeries during his career and was instrumental in developing the “docking procedure,” a breakthrough technique for the surgery. In addition to serving as the Mets’ medical director, he held prominent roles in sports medicine, including with the ATP Tour and U.S. Davis Cup team.
