MEET OUR ORTHOPAEDIC & NEURO SURGEONS

Gloria is Board Certified in both Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, and has had the honor of being selected for many appointments by the United States Olympic Committee to care for the athletes of Team USA.

Dr. Cunningham is a full-service knee and shoulder specialist with particular expertise in ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, meniscus preservation surgery, and shoulder instability surgery. He is a US Ski Team Physician.

Dr Gnirke is fellowship trained in regenerative medicine. He utilizes precise musculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopy to localize and treat joint, tendon, ligament, and nerve disorders. 

Dr. Seiter's experiences both as a physician and an athlete give him a deep understanding of sports medicine and our patients' needs. His community values and love of the Colorado mountain lifestyle make him an exemplary fit for Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery.

As a physician with VSON, Dr. Bevan will work with our partners at Middle Park Health to provide high-quality, compassionate care to residents and visitors alike. 

Dr. Ernest E. Braxton Jr. is a Board Certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery and artificial disc technology. 

In addition to being team physician for Summit High School and Team Summit, Dr. Dorf is also an active member of the US Ski & Snowboard Physician Pool, and enjoys the challenges associated with the care of high level athletes.

Dr. Joseph fully appreciates that patients here are often highly motivated and driven to heal. With the right care and direction, these patients are most likely to experience a full recovery, something that is rewarding both to Dr. Joseph, and most importantly, his patients.

Dr. Sterett has been the Head Team Physician for the US Women's Ski Team since 1997. He also has a long and successful history of returning athletes to the NFL, NHL, MLB, and Euro Soccer Leagues. If there's a sport that's played professionally, Dr. Sterett has helped someone get back to it.

After more than two decades of providing the highest level of orthopaedic care throughout the country, Dr. Richard Pfeiffer brings his sports medicine expertise back to the Colorado High Country at our VSON location at Middle Park Health in Grand County.

As a total joint surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, Dr. Cafferky focuses on patients with hip and knee conditions who require replacement surgery. 

Dr. Elton's fellowship training has given him the expertise to handle the full spectrum of foot and ankle disorders: from sports injuries and fractures to nerve and tendon disorders, deformities, and chronic pain.

As a physiatrist, Dr. Raub uses a variety of diagnostic tools to pinpoint the true source of spinal pain, providing the shortest route to the most effective treatment plan. Dr. Raub emphasizes an interventional approach to back pain, minimizing drugs whenever possible.

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Along with offering direct anterior hip and minimally invasive total knee replacements, Dr. Yu's sub-specialty is providing joint revision work for younger patients.