About Us
At Concert Concierge, we distinguish ourselves from traditional tour medical teams by focusing exclusively on the unique needs of musicians. Our on-site emergency room physicians are dedicated to ensuring that medical issues or injuries do not jeopardize the show.
In addition to emergency care, we provide personalized treatments designed to help musicians optimize performance and enhance their recovery. By offering an unparalleled support system, our goal is to minimize any complications for touring musicians. We want musicians to focus on what they do best: creating unforgettable music.
Meet The Team
Max Lazarus DO
Co-Founder, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Max Lazarus is a highly skilled emergency medicine physician with a diverse background in personal training, exercise physiology, sports medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, and event medicine. Dr. Lazarus embarked on his career in 2008 as a personal trainer in both commercial and private settings before pursuing a degree in medicine. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Adelphi University and completed medical school at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduation he continued to a 4 year residency at in East Meadow New York at Nassau University Medical Center a Level 1 trauma center accredited by both the AOA and ACGME, spending his 4th year as the Chief Resident.
Working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic deeply shaped Dr. Lazarus’s perspective, bringing into sharp focus the gaps in mental health care and the need for more accessible, effective treatments. In the emergency department, ketamine is used frequently and safely for a variety of clinical indications, giving Dr. Lazarus firsthand experience with its powerful therapeutic potential and a deep understanding of its safety profile. He founded Transcendence Mind & Body Wellness, The Queens Ketamine Treatment Center, a Ketamine clinic in Forest Hills Queens.
His approach is grounded in evidence-based care, compassionate connection, and a belief that healing requires attention to both the body and the mind.
Dr. Lazarus' experience in high-pressure emergency medicine only emphasized the importance of proper nutrition and physical conditioning for optimal health and well-being. This lifelong commitment to fitness, combined with his passion for music and the arts, led Dr. Lazarus to establish Concert Concierge Medicine, a concierge backstage service providing wellness and emergency care to musicians at performances throughout the United States..
Dr Lazarus is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Outside of Transcendence and Concert Concierge Medicine he works at various emergency departments in NYC, and oversees the Mount Vernon Fire Department for the City of Mount in Westchester county, working both as a Director of EMS and Fire Medical Officer. In his free time he enjoys spending time in the mountains skiing, cycling or continuing his life long passion of playing ice hockey.
Alfred Vitsentzos
Co-Founder, Chief of Operations
Alfred Vitsentzos is the Co-Founder and Chief of Operations at Concert Concierge, focusing on driving operational success. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fairfield University.
In addition to his role at Concert Concierge, Alfred is an experienced restaurateur, adept at managing operations and enhancing customer experiences within the hospitality industry.
Outside of work, Alfred is a dedicated father who enjoys golfing and playing ice hockey. He is also a vegan with a keen interest in promoting healthy living and sustainable practices.
James Dukas
Creative Director
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James Dukas is the Creative Director of Concert Concierge. Originally from Queens, James is a skilled photographer and videographer.
In addition to his work with Concert Concierge, James also serves as the VP of Production and Design at the New York City tourism platform NY2C. In this capacity, he manages production teams and conducts interviews with business owners across the five boroughs.
James prides himself on having a diverse skill set and a wide network of friends, which includes pro athletes, CEOs, musicians, street artists, cannabis enthusiasts, and influencers. His creative circle is constantly growing.
As a lifelong soccer player and former athlete at Queens College, in his downtime you might find James supporting Manchester United or kicking a soccer ball in the park.