Which Location Is Right for You?

There is only one Steadman Clinic practice, the world-renowned orthopedic group founded in 1990 by Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colorado and led by a unified team of physicians. Over time, care has expanded through affiliated mountain offices to allow more patients to access The Steadman Clinic physicians while preserving the practice’s surgeon-led model and clinical consistency.

Dr. Backus and Dr. Haytmanek see patients and perform surgical care at the Frisco, Vail and Edwards locations, which serve as the primary access points for their respective clinical practices. The Steadman Clinic does not operate a clinical office in Denver, making Frisco and Vail the closest locations for Denver and Front Range patients seeking the world-class care the practice is known for.

Patients from Western Colorado frequently travel to Edwards or Vail and patients from the front range frequently travel to the Frisco location. This allows multiple access points to be evaluated by a Steadman Clinic surgeon whose experience and approach best align with their needs.

Which Office Is Right for You – Frisco, Vail or Edwards?

Both the Frisco and Vail offices offer care from Steadman Clinic physicians using the same clinical standards, treatment philosophy, and surgeon-led approach. The quality of care is exactly the same so you can choose the experience, access, and logistics that best fit your needs.

Vail: The Original Experience

Vail is the original home of The Steadman Clinic and has traditionally served as a destination for patients traveling from across the country and around the world.

Vail may be the right choice if you:

  • Are traveling from out of state or internationally and intend to stay in the Vail Valley.
  • Prefer a destination-based medical visit
  • Are coordinating care alongside other planned travel

Vail remains a natural fit for patients planning a dedicated medical trip or seeking a flagship experience.

Frisco: Greater Access, Same Surgeons

Frisco offers the same Steadman Clinic surgeons in a more accessible, streamlined setting that is especially well-suited for patients living in Colorado.

Frisco may be the right choice if you:

  • Live in Denver, Steamboat, or the Front Range
  • Want more appointment availability
  • Prefer easier access, parking, and follow-up visits
  • Are seeking advanced orthopedic care without destination travel logistics

Many foot and ankle procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day and making Frisco an especially practical option for surgery, recovery, and follow-up care.

Advanced & Complex Care: Available at Both Locations

Complex orthopedic conditions are evaluated and treated at both Frisco and Vail. Your diagnosis, treatment options, and surgical planning are guided by the surgeon, not the office location.

When appropriate, care can be delivered entirely through the Frisco office, without the need to travel to Vail.

For Denver, Front Range & Western Colorado Patients

The Steadman Clinic does not operate a clinical office in Denver. For many patients in the Denver, Front Range, and Steamboat regions, Frisco is the closest and most practical option, offering direct access to Steadman Clinic surgeons with fewer travel hurdles.

Patients from Western Colorado often choose to travel to Frisco or Vail to work with a specific Steadman Clinic surgeon or care team, valuing experience, continuity, and trust over simple proximity.

Not Sure Which Office Is Best for You?

Our scheduling team can help guide you to the office that best fits your condition, availability, and travel preferences.