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.
Dr. Dorf is personable, professional and gets to the cause of my medical situations. I have had a very successful complicated hand surgery by Dr Dorf and I give a strong recommendation of him and his staff.
extremely friendly. very helpful and he helped relieve the extreme pain in my hand after breaking my wrist. I have at least one more surgery scheduled and I am looking forward to working through my healing with Dr. Dorf.
Excellent!
Awesome
My pain was at10 and the next day afán injection I got to 3
Very satisfied. He fixed my destroyed shoulder and I am on the mend. Couldn't be happier with everything, start to finish.
Very professional and pleasant. I was taken in and treated quickly.
I appreciate how Dr. Dorf listens to me and helps me find the best solution to my health concerns.
Good discussion on shoulder injury and possible treatment plans. Explained his thoughts on it and some of the medical considerations to help make an informed decision. Thanks for the great care!
Excellent treatment and the staff is fantastic