I have a recording of a consultation with a Doctor at Panorama Orthopedics where he tells my wife…read moreas plainly as he can (with 3 interns in the room) that nothing, absolutely nothing, could be done for my Wife's shoulders short of complete replacement. We sought a second opinion from Dr. Dorf. Now, Dr. Dorf is a straightforward guy - about as straightforward as they come - but he is also a professional and he didn't bash the previous doctor, but the look of complete puzzlement by this previous diagnosis was difficult for him to hide. He felt he could give immediate relief with a cortisone shot - which he administered himself. The previous doctor told us that even with his 35 years of experience he couldn't get a shot in the right place without ultrasound guidance. Dr. Dorf didn't have this issue. He was confident he could get it in the right place - and he did. Again, the puzzlement was difficult to hide - but no bashing. ;-) After reviewing the MRI provided by Panorama (the same MRI the previous doctor used for his diagnosis) he gave us the opinion that he could scope her shoulders and give her years of less pain and he did not feel that replacement was something that should even be on our radar. She had bone spurs, partially torn rotator cuffs, arthritis, scar tissue. Dr. Dorf "clobbered" the spurs, fixed the cuffs, took out the biceps tendon and cleaned up the rest. Why couldn't the other doctor do that? Perhaps skill has something to do with it. What a difference. Our original diagnosis was disturbing to say the least, but i guess when all you have is a nail, the answer is always a hammer. Dr. Dorf is on a whole different level. To put it bluntly, this guy knows his shit and isn't afraid to do the right thing for his patient - even if that requires some stern advice on recovery from time to time. Additionally his support staff is awesome. Annie in particular was so great. She called us promptly every time we had questions and didn't mess around when it came to making sure my wife was taken care of in the best way possible. My wife also had trapeziectomy on both of her thumbs. the result is 2 thumbs, way up! If you go to Dr. Dorf prepare yourself for great care, great advice and counseling, and most of all - great confidence that the right thing is being done by the right people. Hopefully Dr. Dorf lives forever because we plan to, and we will never use another orthopedic doctor. Thanks Doc. :-)

Dr. Dorf, Annie and the folks at VSO fixed my broken ankle. They were excellent. Can't thank you…read moreguys enough!

Going to Vail-Summit Orthopaedics after I dislocated my shoulder was the worst thing that ever…read morehappened to me. I was told there was a 97% recovery rate for my condition and that I'd be back to rock climbing and sports in a number of months. However, both the 1st and 2nd surgeries performed by Dr. Paul Abbot completely failed. My strength and mobility plummeted 80% after my treatment at this facility. I was in FAR better health prior to walking into VSON. They ruined my body. Another surgeon did his best to clean it up a couple years later. He gave me some improvement, but 13 years later I am in crippled agony. I've called a few times over the years to plead for some consideration to my outcomes, but they do not care for that. They are of course happy to see me again, restart the process, and give me another enormous bill, but there is no real sympathy or concern shown for how they ruined my athleticism and left me with chronic lifelong pain at the age of 22. Imagine paying tens of thousands of dollars for this outcome. It genuinely keeps me up at night. That and the pain. Maybe their new doctors are better, but don't be fooled when they say they care about you.

I had an amazing experience, both with the staff and Dr. Max Suiter. He gave me an injection in my…read morehip within 24 hours of my initial visit. Feeling so much better thank you Vail-Summit orthopedics.

I have had two total hip arthroscopies wit Dr. Kafferky at Vail Health. I couldn't be happier with…read morethe care that I received or the results. The Kafferky Team is amazing--always helpful no matter the day or time. The P.A.s are exceptional with a special shout out to Daniel Wood. Vail Health is a wonderful hospital in which to have a procedure--perfectly organized and timely. I am a trail runner, hiker and rancher so I ride horseback many hours a week in the summer months. The new hips have made it possible to continue with all my activities. I highly recommend the Steadman Clinic and the Kafferky Team.

Had surgery scheduled for Friday and got call today that I need to get:…read more1. Physical (my primary care dr is in florida) 2. CT scan (which I had to find a location and schedule myself) 3. EKG (same as above) 4. Blood work (no quest in mountains) 5. Etc. I have never had all the crap dumped on my lap to have a procedure done. Guess with a 3.5 rating Steadman is not what they used to be. Will buck up and drive 3 days to Florida and find a practice that cares.

His surgery permanently damaged my Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve in my right thigh leaving me…read morewith a permanent burning sensation (Meralgia Paresthetica). This is a common result with anterior total hip replacement because the nerve runs in various ways right where the surgery is done. I stressed my concerns during pre-surgery consult. Matta lied to me with witnesses present telling me this will not occur with his surgery because he moves the incision away from the nerve. After I was diagnosed by several neurologists and surgeons Matta stated he does not look for the nerve when he does the surgery. Avoid him and get your hip replaced with the MINI POSTERIOR APPROACH. Do not fall for the hype of the anterior approach. It is dangerous to your nerves!!! Only a $$$ maker for the hip surgeons.

I had both hips done six months apart in St. John's about 5 or 6 years ago. Two days in the…read morehospital, walked out with a walker that I really did not need. Never had a day of pain and am still walking like it never happened. Donald age 86. Dr. Matta is the best. We are sorry he left LA.

I was referred to the Steadman clinic from my general health practitioner for chronic low back and…read moreSI joint dysfunction. This clinic doesn't make anything easy, from booking an appointment, to getting follow up information, to getting the right medication, to booking appointments, to getting medical records, to getting referrals. Everything took weeks longer than I was expecting. I sincerely hope no one goes through what I went through. It's absolutely hopeless even trying to get a hold of a doctor and staff on the phone at this clinic. I kept calling the receptionist, and finally sobbed loud enough that she emailed my doctor and said she'd mark it as "urgent". I have no idea who you "have to" be to get some basic care, but I certainly felt like I was treated like forgettable scum. Needless to say, my doctor never found the root cause of my pain, gave me an injection, and never bothered to follow up with me. Just a heads up- if you're looking for long-term pain relief and answers, don't go here. It's just a clinic that treats pain. Temper your expectations, and I recommend going to get care somewhere else.

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After really good care their billing team created a disaster. After 14 months I received a bill…read morefrom them. I called them to make sure that it was me. They shared that they would get in touch with my insurance and get back to me. I did not hear from them until I received a collections notice. PLEASE DO NOT GO SEE THEM, THEY WILL MESS UP YOUR CREDIT!!!!

Service was good for my wife's torn ACL, however, they have deceptive business and billing…read morepractices. We went to the clinic in Frisco. It had a big sign out front saying "Urgent Care". We went in and used the Urgent Care facility. However, when they billed us they did not use Urgent Care billing codes and our insurance refused to even consider paying anything. When I contacted them to potentially adjust the bill since we are now paying cash, they refused. They also refused to change the billing codes. I do not recommend this business because of their deceptive business practices and false advertising... by the way, there are several 1-star negative reviews about their billing department!

Dr. Viola, his PA Team and Nurses received my son after life-saving rescue and recovery by Vail Ski…read morePatrol (a notable off-duty Breckenridge SPer was first to him) from a snowboarding accident on Jan 4 in Vail. The talent and immediate treatment saved his life and then his legs and will provide him the best recovery possible and a positive outcome. Dan had 7 surgeries in 11 days and has 2 to go (knee). He experienced bilateral compound breaks of Tib/Fib with significant tissue damage along with a torn ACL on his right knee. 6 weeks and 4 days after his accident he took his first steps and a couple weeks ago he started to ride a bicycle. This team is REMARKABLE and Dr. Viola and his Team were the difference in his outcome vs. a very different one anywhere else. He is currently working hard with the PT Team in Howard Head and looks to make a full recovery and quite possibly ride in 2024-2025??? I wouldn't put it past him. My son's injuries are among very few who will ever experience them and his confidence in Dr. Viola is probably the biggest and most significant review. If anyone from the Steadman Care Team were to ever read this ... thank you all!!! We are so grateful for the entire experience ... :0). The Solberg Family

easy to talk with...honest, gave me options and what he would do. found him to be a really good guy…read moreand excellent dr.

Dr Philippon and his team are like a well oiled machine of professionalism, kindness, precision,…read moreand innovation. If I could rate them 100 stars I would. The entire experience for my hip surgery was simply impressive and I will be forever grateful!!!

This is the definition of a 5 star surgeon. 6 more like it. I was tempted to write this review…read moreafter noticing 2 patients writing bad reviews yet did not even have surgery with him. That's like giving a restaurant 1 star but you didnt eat there because they didn't have a reservation. My hip arthroscopy was a success and you can't even see the tiny scars! His whole staff and hospital treated me exactly like a professional athlete. The rehab team was exceptional. They take scar tissue prevention very seriously in the dr's protocol and rehab which I'm sure no other dr or clinic can match. They used up to date science like PRP injection into the joint, medicine, supplement and rehab scar tissue prevention strategies. It was like a vacation oasis for hip surgery. I didn't even get to talk to see the surgeon before the surgery but I saw him twice after the surgery and he was a gentleman (most surgeons can be rude and cocky).