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Dr. David Altchek, MD

Dr. David Altchek, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Altchek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Altchek has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1982. He is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021

Make an Appointment

(212) 472-1909

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Altchek is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Altchek specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Altchek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Altchek

4.2

18 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Walter bistrong in Hewlett, NY – Dec 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Gilroy in Manasquan , NJ – Oct 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Karen T in Norwalk, CT – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
S. Keown in Spring Lake, NJ – Jan 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Altchek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Altchek has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Hospital for Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC610 W 58th St New York, NY 10019
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Riley J. Williams III MD PC525 E 71st St New York, NY 10021
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HSS-Florida Physicians LLC300 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jupiter Medical Center

    1210 S Old Dixie Hwy
    Jupiter, FL 33458
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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