Meet Dr. 
Rick Pfeiffer

Dr. Pfeiffer is an orthopaedic surgeon who is board certified and specialty-trained in general orthopaedics and sports medicine. His practice includes general orthopaedic surgery with an interest in arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and knee.

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Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Dr. Pfeiffer spent years falling in love with the outdoor activities our patients are so enamored with. During his ten years in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Pfeiffer served as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopaedics for both the Veteran’s Administration and the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. Following his private practice, Dr. Pfeiffer was the fellowship program director of sports medicine while serving as an assistant professor for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Tech University. Prior to joining the team at VSON, Dr. Pfeiffer was employed by Health First Medical Group in Melbourne, FL, and The Covenant Medical Group in Lubbock, Texas. 

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Dr. Pfeiffer’s passion for sports medicine goes beyond the office. He has held a variety of roles working as the team physician for Colorado College, U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski and Snowboarding teams, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and various high schools in both Colorado and Texas. 

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Dr. Pfeiffer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in both orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.

 

Dr. Pfeiffer remains active in a number of hobbies, including Flying, Skiing, Mountain biking, Sailing, and Fly fishing. Dr. Pfeiffer’s wife of 35 years is a Microbiologist and has remained active in many volunteer roles in the community. They have two children, Tim and Jenni. Both are married and living in the Maryland and Washington areas.