Summary

Dr. Steadman is the managing partner and founder of The Steadman Clinic as well as, a founder of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Dr. J. Richard Steadman, a native of Texas, received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, where he played football for Bear Bryant his freshman and sophomore years. After college, he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Following internship, two years in the army, and an orthopaedics residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Dr. Steadman moved with his family to Lake Tahoe, where he practiced general orthopaedics, with increasing emphasis on the treatment of knee disorders. While living there, he was named Chief Physician for the United States Ski Team. During his time at Lake Tahoe, Dr. Steadman began developing the numerous surgical and rehabilitation techniques that permit elite athletes to return to competition in their sports at pre-injury levels. He also established his non-profit sports medicine foundation for research in knee surgery and rehabilitation in 1988. That organization exists today as the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. In 1990, Dr. and Mrs. Steadman moved to Vail. He was joined in practice by Dr. Richard Hawkins, a specialist in shoulder disorders. By this time, Dr. Steadman had limited his practice to the surgical and conservative treatment of knee disorders. In 2004, Dr. Hawkins moved his practice to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Steadman has developed numerous procedures for knee surgery and rehabilitation that have been adopted by orthopaedists worldwide for the treatment of various knee disorders. His practice is limited to arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee, with particular focus on the treatment of athletic injuries and degenerative problems of the knee.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 63 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Vail Valley Surgery Center

181 W Meadow DrVail, CO 81657
Mon6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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3.7 
63 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Vail , COFRISCO , COFrisco , COFRISCO , CO
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Richard Steadman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Richard Steadman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Richard Steadman has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

63 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical SchoolGraduated in 1963

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