He specializes in injuries to dancers and athletes. He graduated from Princeton University and the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is the orthopedic surgeon for The New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The School of American Ballet and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Ballet at ABT. He consults for The Ailey School, the New York Knicks and the New York Yankees. He has written numerous chapters and articles regarding injuries to dancers and lectured around the world. For appointments contact his secretary “Mary” at maryvelazco@covad.