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Thomas Clanton, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vail, CO

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Vail, CO

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

The Steadman Clinic

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  • Office

    181 W Meadow Dr
    Vail, CO 81657
    Phone+1 970-476-1100
    Fax+1 970-479-5835

Summary

  • Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery in 1981 by Roger Mann, MD, in San Leandro, CA. Fellowship trained in Knee surgery and sports medicine in 1982 by John Feagin, Bill Mott, Ken Lambert and Ray Cunningham in Jackson, Wyoming. Started private practice in Houston, Texas, in 1982. Team Physician at Rice University from 1982-2009. Team Physician Houston Rockets 2004-2009. Orthopaedic physician for Houston Texans 2003-2009. President, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 1999-2000.

Education & Training

  • St. John's Hospital with John Feagin, Jr., MD
    St. John's Hospital with John Feagin, Jr., MDFellowship, Knee and Sports Medicine, 1982 - 1982
  • Oakland and San Leandro Hospitals with Roger Mann, MD
    Oakland and San Leandro Hospitals with Roger Mann, MDFoot and Ankle, 1981 - 1982
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1977 - 1981
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1981
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976 - 1977
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1976 - 2021
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 1982 - 2010
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 1983
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Best Doctors
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 4 Spine, Orthopedic Retirements in 2021
    4 Spine, Orthopedic Retirements in 2021June 24th, 2021
  • Internationally Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon and Lower Extremity Specialist Thomas O. Clanton, MD Retires
    Internationally Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon and Lower Extremity Specialist Thomas O. Clanton, MD RetiresMay 13th, 2021
  • The Steadman Clinic Welcomes Two Women Fellows in Foot & Ankle Program
    The Steadman Clinic Welcomes Two Women Fellows in Foot & Ankle ProgramFebruary 10th, 2020
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  • Spanish

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