Dr. Erik Dorf, M.D. completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia and his fellowship training at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center. He places a high priority on getting to know his patients as people, how they live, what's important to them, and what support systems will be available to them during rehabilitation. Dr. Dorf is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Erik Dorf, M.D. completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia and his fellowship training at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center. He places a high priority on getting to know his patients as people, how they live, what's important to them, and what support systems will be available to them during rehabilitation. Dr. Dorf is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Erik Dorf, M.D. completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia, Dr. Dorf completed his hand and upper extremity fellowship with the renowned president of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Andrew Koman, at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center. During this single year of additional training, Dr. Dorf performed over 1,000 upper extremity surgical procedures.
Being able to relate well with people from all walks of life is an important skill for surgeons, but for Dr. Dorf, it has been a driving force. He places a high priority on getting to know his patients as people, how they live, what's important to them, and what support systems will be available to them during rehabilitation. Dr. Dorf credits his extensive fellowship training with his ability to remain calm and be creative even in the most stressful situations.
In addition to being Team Physician for Summit High School and Team Summit, Dr. Dorf is also an active member of the US Ski & Snowboard Physician Pool and enjoys the challenges associated with the care of high-level athletes. "From my perspective, every one of my patients deserves the highest level of care. We all live here because we enjoy our hobbies, athletics, and outdoor activities. My goal is to get my patients back to the level of performance they achieved before their injury."
Dr. Dorf is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Born and raised in Eagle County, Dr. Dorf was a cyclist, skier, and hockey player before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, and he still enjoys these activities, in addition to spending time with his wife and two children.
My husband and i have had several surgeries done by Dr. Dorf. He is an amazing doctor with great bed side manner. He has been able to give us our quality of life back. We love him.
Wonderful ! The best ! My surgery went well and im healing well
Great attention to body, mind, spirit!
Dr Dorf always takes the time to listen. His goals in outcome match mine! His entire team is vested in my care and works professionally to expedite my recovery. I know I am in good hands!
Cordial, easy to converse, somewhat, thorough; would have liked more info on my ailment;
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He is great! I’m so glad that he is helping me with my broken patella!
Dr. Dorf has operated on me before and my husband as well. He always listens, exams and then comes up with a game plan. We appreciate him.
Great, responsive, and caring!
I saw Dr. Dorf for a hand injury that I had a week prior. We reviewed my x-rays and he asked me questions about the pain. He was very thorough and explained what the injury was and what I can do to help it feel better until it’s fully healed