Peter James Millett MD MSc

Orthopaedic Surgery•Vail, CO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Director of Shoulder Surgery and Chief Medical Officer The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA

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181 W Meadow DrSuite 400Vail, CO 81657
Phone+1 970-479-5871
Fax+1 970-479-5861

Summary

Dr. Peter Millett is an orthopedic surgeon in practice in Vail, CO. He is a partner at the renown Steadman Clinic. He graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Millett is an internationally recognized expert in sports medicine, shoulder, knee and elbow surgery. He has treated elite athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA, Formula 1 and the Olympics.

Senators' centre Josh Norris done for the season after surgery with Dr Millett

The Senators prepare to face the Penguins

Meet Dr. Peter Millett, Who Will Perform Jack Hughes' Shoulder Surgery

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Devils' Jack Hughes Is Latest Sports Star to Visit Renowned Surgeon

Jack Hughes will undergo shoulder surgery on April 10, which will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett in Vail, Colorado.

Education & Training

Steadman Philippon Research InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2000 - 2001
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2000
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
Geisel School of Medicine at DartmouthClass of 1995
University of Cambridge - Cambridge, EnglandM.Sc., Skeletal Biology, 1993 - 1994
University of ScrantonB.S., Biology, Magna cum laude, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

CO State Medical License 2000 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1996 - 2014
MA State Medical License 2001 - 2013
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine - Certificate of Added QualificationSports Medicine - CAQ

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2024
Board of Trustees US Ski and Snowboard, 2023-2024
Board of Advisors Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 2022-2024

Clinical Trials

Prospective Evaluation of PRP and BMC Treatment to Accelerate Healing After ACL Reconstruction Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 02
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Using Achilles Tendon Allograft for Isolated, Irreparable Infraspinatus Musculotendinous Tear Is Dur...
Ayham Jaber, Christopher J Hawryluk, Peter J Millett
Arthroscopy. 2025-03-23
Minimum 10-year clinical and functional outcomes after arthroscopic bony Bankart bridge for the treatment of bony Bankart lesions.
Maximilian Hinz, Bradley M Kruckeberg, Caleb S Davis, Mark E Cinque, Marilee P Horan
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-02-19
Minimum 10-Year Clinical and Functional Outcomes, and Return to Sport After Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction for Sternoclavicular Joint Instability.
Maximilian Hinz, Daniel Kopolovich, Ajay C Kanakamedala, Caleb Davis, Marilee P Horan
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-01-01

Press Mentions

'Any Good Spine Surgeon Does Their Homework': What We Heard in FebruaryFebruary 28th, 2023
ALPSA vs Bankart Shoulder Repair, Which Wins?April 19th, 2022
A Chip on His Shoulder: Vladimir Tarasenko’s Doctor Says Disgruntled Blues Star Is Healthy and MotivatedJuly 20th, 2021
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