David Altchek, MD, is scheduled to perform elbow surgery on Atlanta Hawks' Kyle Korver, according to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Here are six key facts:
1. Dr. Altchek will perform the procedure to remove loose bodies in Mr. Korver's right elbow.
2. Mr. Korver also has surgery earlier this month to repair a season-ending ankle injury.
3. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September.
4. Dr. Altchek is an attending orthopedic surgeon and co-chief emeritus of the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
5. He is the Medical Director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the NBA.
6. He has completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder procedures at the Hospital for Special Surgery.