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.
I’m very happy with my appointment. He gave me a detailed analysis of my injury and provided multiple options on how to treat it.
Erik works really well with kids! My nine-year-old daughter felt very comfortable Working with him while Erik helped diagnose our problem with her finger. We really appreciate the great service here in our valley.
Great knowledge, communication and personality… would defined recommend!
He is interested caring and informative. One of my favorite doctors
Dr. Dorf and his team are so fantastic to work with. My wrist and elbow surgeries were 100% successful and I am happy to report that I am now completely pain free and fully functional. The level of care I received was that of a professional athlete. The crew at VSON from front desk to clinical to billing were always helpful and great with communication!
The Best Dr And Staff
Compassionate, polite, caring
Fabulous surgeon. Very professional.
Great analysis of problem and solution