Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – We work ...
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine • Gunnison, CO
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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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970.641.8899
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.8 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
- Healthgrades (specifically for Dr. Blake Clifton): 4.6 out of 5 stars (Likelihood to recommend) (34 reviews)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with surgical outcomes for many patients, including hip and knee procedures
- Praise for physician expertise and professionalism, specifically for certain doctors like Dr. Griggs and Dr. Clifton
- Appreciation for the clinic's ability to provide high-quality orthopedic care locally within the valley
- Positive feedback on nursing and office staff responsiveness and helpfulness
Common complaints
- Reports of misdiagnosis or failure to identify injuries in some instances
- Concerns regarding surgical outcomes and post-operative recovery for certain patients
- Complaints about communication or bedside manner by some physicians
- Feedback regarding billing and insurance authorization challenges
"The most EXCELLENT care I've ever received in the world of Orthopedic Care. Dr. Griggs is exceptional within his profession and has the most kind and professional bedside manner."
— Birdeye review for Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine"I had knee replacement. 15 months post op my knee is still swollen... He kept saying give it more time. Then he admitted he doesn’t know why this is happening. And to get a second opinion."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Blake CliftonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Gunnison Valley Health is a 24-bed, short-term, critical access hospital in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is county-owned, governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, and licensed by the state. The hospital operates as a Level IV Trauma Center with 24/7 ER coverage by board-certified emergency physicians. On-call general surgery, orthopedics, and OB/GYN services are available. St. Mary’s CareFlight provides air medical transport. The facility has been serving since 1938 and supports a range of specialties and on-site and on-call capabilities to address diverse medical needs, including trauma from bronchitis to multi-system injuries.
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