Orthopedic Services Gunnison | Experienced Orthopedists
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine • Gunnison, CO • Since 1938 • Multiple locations (Gunnison and Crested Butte) locations
About
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.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Address
All Locations: Gunnison and Crested Butte (Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
Phone
Gunnison: (970) 641-8899; Crested Butte: (970) 349-5103
customerservice@gvh-colorado.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services does Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offer?
The page notes expert orthopedic care with both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, personalized plans of care, and resources to recover from acute injuries and return to activity.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Blake Clifton): 4.6/5 (34)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gloria Beim): 4.6/5 (29)
- Birdeye (Gunnison Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine): 3.8/5 (10)
- Birdeye (Pinnacle Orthopedics and Sports Medicine): 3.6/5 (17)
- Birdeye (Alpine Orthopaedics & Sports): 3.9/5 (7)
Patients praise
- High level of surgical expertise and competence for sports medicine and joint replacements
- Professional, friendly, and team-oriented office staff and medical assistants
- Effective patient care resulting in successful outcomes for active individuals and athletes
- Thorough explanations and patient-centered decision-making by some physicians
Common complaints
- Reports of misdiagnosis and unprofessional conduct regarding specific physicians
- Concerns regarding billing practices, insurance coordination, and price transparency
- Isolated experiences of unsatisfactory surgical outcomes or prolonged recovery issues
"I had a total right hip replacement on May 14, 2019. I cannot be more pleased with my results. Also Dr. Clifton and his staff were amazing."
— Healthgrades patient review"Not sure how, but Dr. Elfenbein failed to notice I had a torn rotator cuff and labrum.... he was unprepared for our meeting... I'll be filing a formal complaint."
— Birdeye patient review"MAKE SURE YOU CONFIRM PRICES on the services you are going to receive from this facility!"
— Birdeye patient reviewSynthesized 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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