I was recovering from a broken right ankle and was lucky to learn about Josh from Apollo. He comes…read moreto your home with his wonderful bag of tricks (cold laser, shaver for torn ligaments, etc). I saw my doctor on Tuesday and he was so impressed with my recovery (I also had PT at Howard Head) that I finally feel like my old self and have resumed all activities!

Last season snowboarding I went 30ft to flat & broke my back. After my injury I could barely move…read moreand they added 8 screws & 2 bars around my spine, I thought I may not ride again ... I was ripping down the mountain by the start of this winter. I went from loosing all my mobility to a more normal life because of Josh. His PT is one of the things I look most forward to. He will work with you and doesn't pressure you into unneeded services and is great about reaching out to see if you need anything. If you are in Breckenridge on a ski trip get the most by having him help you recover etc. He comes to you which was incredible with my injury because I live on the side of a mountain and leaving was very difficult. I'm very skeptical when it comes to doctors & PT, but Josh changed that with the service he provides. Its like having someone on your team working on you its great. I don't leave reviews normally but Apollo Performance is the real deal!

Great staff! I highly recommend anyone having stem cell therapy to see Dr. Evans in Vail. The…read moreoffice is very clean and organized. No complaints here.

Insofar as I can tell, the doctors are fine. They are certainly well-credentialed. They are not…read moreuser frendly at all -- but you'll spend very little, if any, time with them. Everything except scalpel work is given to a PA. The problem is that their non-medical people are completely incompetent. Appointments get made, and they forget ot put in on the calendar. Telephone calls are promised but not done. Rx refill take a very long time and several followup calls. I get more responsible service from tradesmen -- where my health is not at stake.

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 am 6 day post op. I had severe arthritis in my left hip & was dealing with lots of pain for…read moreawhile. Dr Matta was referred to me by 4 of my clients, another MD & a recovery room nurse. I have to say the surgery was amazing. I ditched the cane 4 days post op. My PT exercises he has given me gets easier. I do have a lot of muscle tightness & soreness. I way over did it with walking my dog on Friday. So now I have learned to go outside 4 times a day & walk a block & back to keep moving. His anterior approach is amazing. I also found him incredible warm & caring. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants a great surgeon with incredible bedside manner also.

I had my fifth shoulder surgery with Dr. Peter Millett in July 2024. It is now March 2026…read more Before that surgery, I had already been through multiple procedures from other surgeons that left my shoulder in a severely compromised state and ultimately forced me to retire from being a professional athlete in my 30s. By the time I found Dr. Millett at the Steadman Clinic, I was already at what I would call a code red -- physically, financially, and mentally. I had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, even with good insurance, trying to fix what had been done to my body. I flew out to see Dr. Millett three separate times, spending thousands more, because I believed I was finally going to someone who would operate with a higher level of care, precision, and commitment to patient outcomes. What I asked for was very clear: I asked him to evaluate and remove the graft placed in 2020 and the BioBrace placed in 2022, because I strongly felt they were causing mechanical issues, inflammation, and long-term wear on my normal tissues. Instead, while I was under anesthesia, Dr. Millett chose to cut my long head of the biceps tendon, despite it being intact and showing no clear clinical signs of pathology. This decision makes no sense to me -- especially given that he knew my short head of the biceps and coracoid had already been compromised in prior surgeries, and that I had ongoing issues related to that anatomy. Rather than addressing the root cause I came to him for, my anatomy was altered again. Now, I'm left with: - A visible deformity in my bicep - Roughly 30-40% loss of strength - Constant pain with quick movements - Pain when lifting, pressing, or even performing basic daily tasks - Persistent popping and clicking in both the front of my shoulder and my shoulder blade - Difficulty with simple things like putting on clothes or carrying groceries Most concerning -- the original issues I came in for were not addressed. I want to be clear about something: I do not blame Dr. Millett for the surgeries done before him. But I do hold him accountable for this: He did not listen to me. After seeing 30-40 orthopedic surgeons over the course of this process, I've noticed a consistent pattern in the field -- a level of ego and overconfidence that often overrides patient input, even when the patient has lived in the body and experienced the problem for years. I understand that surgeons rely on their training and experience. But when a patient is already on their fifth surgery, with a highly complex history, the standard should be higher -- not more aggressive. Another major issue that needs to be acknowledged is the financial structure of orthopedic surgery. This industry generates enormous revenue through procedures, implants, and devices. Patients are rarely made aware of the deeper financial incentives that exist behind the scenes. I am not saying surgeons act with bad intent. But I am saying there is a clear conflict of interest, and patients need to understand that. What concerns me further is that after performing surgery on me, Dr. Millett ultimately referred me to another specialist in Boston. If that level of expertise was needed, I question why that referral didn't happen before I was operated on -- not after. At this point, I am living with the consequences: - Ongoing mechanical dysfunction - Increased pain - Further altered anatomy - And a significant loss in quality of life This review is not written out of anger alone -- it is written to help others. If you are considering surgery: Slow down. Ask more questions. Get multiple opinions. Understand exactly what will be done to your body. Do not assume that experience or degrees or educational institution alone guarantees the right decision. Because once your anatomy is changed, you don't get it back. And never assume that you will come out better. You could be much much worse and then there is nearly nothing you can do about it.

Very thankful for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Peter J. Millett -- a world-renowned shoulder…read moresurgeon, outstanding scholar, dedicated mentor, and true advocate for patients. As an international visiting surgeon, I was deeply inspired not only by his surgical excellence, but also by his innovation, academic vision, and commitment to teaching. The professional, open, and supportive environment he and his team have created made this experience truly meaningful. With sincere gratitude and respect. Looking forward to future collaboration.

My son plays baseball in college and Jonathon D. Backus repaired his damaged ankle and did a…read morefantastic job and his recovery was faster than expected. Dr. Backus has a great bedside manner and the Steadman Clinic is great to work with and very professional. Logistically, it difficult to get to their location but well worth the drive and time to have a surgeon who is dedicated to getting you back to what you want to do in life. Recomend them 100%

Attitude of the doctor I have been a patient of the Steadman…read moreclinic for years. Every doctor I ever had there was beyond reproach unfortunately, the doctor that took over for my spine doctor was very arrogant and would not discuss options. I left the office crying.

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 had knee replacement surgery completed at the Steadman clinic in Vail. They wanted to begin…read morephysical therapy within 48 hours of the procedure. I wanted to use Howard Head Physical Therapy at the new Dillon Medical center. By pure luck, I was assigned to Nicole. I have had to use a PT several times in my life. Nicole is, by far, the most professional, capable and sweetest person I have ever dealt with. I went from knee replacement to walking with a cane in 7 days. She has the ability to distract me with conversation while completing various leg extensions or bending exercises. She is extremely knowledgeable about the overall process of knee replacement and was able to put me at ease. She got me through the tough days The Dillon medical center is new. They still have some growing pains to go though. I am sure they will be great due to the people at Howard Head

I had a couple of my doctors try to put me towards a therapist for a few body issues I'm having…read more One of my doctors is in Lakewood where I live, the other is in Frisco where I come up to be seen depending on what it is. I received a phone call and answered and answered it thinking it was my Dad since it was a 970 number and not 720 or 303. I answered and a happy-at-first girl answered and she said she was from this office and confirmed the office was in Silverthorne and I was trying to explain to her that my doctor in Frisco was putting in a referral to doctors in my area so we wouldn't have to drive up there. I had met with my other doctor since the meeting with him and she was going to get the referral to go to do both body rehabs at that office but I know things can slip through the cracks. Which is why when this lady called me and thought I was going to be going to the Summit County area, that's okay. I was nice and just kept trying to explain that I don't live in that area and I lived in Lakewood and we would be going to a therapist down here. She goes "No, but weren't you waiting for your doctor to put in the referral?" I said "Yes, but I am not going to be going to go to Summit County for treatment. I live in Lakewood. That's why the referral was going to be transferred down here. I was going to see" and was trying to explain the other doctor of mine that called in a referral to help my hip, but the lady just hung up on me. So, not very kind at all! Really sucks to straight up be hung up on and I hope they treat their actual customers better!

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!