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Dr. Blake Clifton, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 43
Dr. Blake Clifton, MD
4.6 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Gunnison, CO.
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Dr. Blake Clifton, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 43
Gunnison, CO
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Gunnison, CO.

About

Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Gunnison, CO and has 15 years experience. They graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency at Texas Tech Health Science Center Department Of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital. Dr. Clifton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Clifton received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Clifton also speaks Japanese. Dr. Clifton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Spasm
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arthrocentesis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
AC Joint Injury
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Misalignment
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avulsion Fracture
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Shoulder Blade
Bronchiectasis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondromalacia
Chronic Sinusitis
Clavicle Fracture
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complex Fractures
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Constipation
Cough
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De Quervain's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Distal Radius Fracture
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Esophagitis
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fever
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Headache
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Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Insomnia
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Insufficiency Fracture
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intra-Articular Fracture
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lipid Disorders
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Metatarsal Fracture
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Sports Injuries
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Postnasal Drip
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rickets
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Tobacco Use Disorder
Toe Fractures
Tremor
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Trigger Finger
Upper Extremity Fracture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Immunization Administration
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Priority PPO
    Colorado HMO
    Gold PathwayCO HMO
    Pathway-CO HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue PPO
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gunnison Valley Hospital
    104 W Ruby Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 641-8899
  2. 2 Alpine Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC
    405 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 349-1046
  3. 3 Brenda Creitz Anesthesia Inc
    112 W Spencer Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 641-6788
  4. 4 Office
    433 6TH ST, Crested Butte, CO 81224
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 349-5103

Patient Satisfaction

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4.6
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Nov 04, 2021
Full hip replacement op in early March 2021 with Dr Clifton. It was great having such an amazing surgery performed by a fabulous local Dr with no travel outside of the valley like so many people do?! I had an amazing experience through gO and Dr Clifton. Riding single track on my mt bike 30 days after surgery with no pain! Thank you.
Woody — Nov 04, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Japanese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Men's Sports Medicine
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech Health Science Center Department Of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of New Mexico Department Of Orthopaedics Fellowship In Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is affiliated with Gunnison Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Blake Clifton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gunnison Valley Hospital

    711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO