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Dr. John Paul Elton
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Foot and Ankle, Orthopedic Trauma
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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5.0
175 Ratings
68 Comments
Dr. John Paul Elton, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency at Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then finished his fellowship in Foot and Ankle at Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is affiliated with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
5.0
175 Ratings
68 Comments
Dr. John Paul Elton, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency at Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then finished his fellowship in Foot and Ankle at Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is affiliated with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
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Vail
108 S Frontage Rd W
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Suite 2700
Vail, CO 81657
Frisco
360 Peak One Drive
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Suite 180
Frisco, CO 80443
Edwards
1140 Edwards Village Blvd
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Suite B-105
Edwards, CO 81632
Dr. John Paul Elton believes that listening to his patients is the most important diagnostic tool at his disposal. The Harvard-trained foot and ankle specialist knows from experience that "where it hurts" is not always the actual cause of the complaint.
Dr. Elton's fellowship training has given him the expertise to handle the full spectrum of foot and ankle disorders: from sports injuries and fractures to nerve and tendon disorders, deformities, and chronic pain. He emphasizes that most non-traumatic injuries can be resolved with non-operative treatment.
Philosophically, Dr. Elton will recommend surgical intervention only when other non-operatives treatments have failed. A good surgeon, in his opinion, is first and foremost a good doctor: listening to a patient to understand how the injury or illness fits into the larger context of the patient's life.
Dr. Elton is excited about innovations in joint replacement and the implications this may have for the foot and ankle. As people are enjoying longer and healthier lives, the desire to stay active is fueling the research that will make ankle replacement a viable option for many patients.
After completing his orthopaedic surgery residency in San Antonio, Texas, and his fellowship training in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Elton is delighted to be back in Colorado where he completed his undergraduate and medical school education. Dr. Elton is an avid cyclist and enjoys skiing and snowboarding, as well as camping and hiking with his wife and three children.
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Amazing surgeon and support team. Couldn’t be happier so far with the results of my TAR
dr Elton provides excellent care.
I’m very happy with the results of my surgery. Dr Elton is a great surgeon. His staff is excellent and supportive. I will be recommending him to friends and family.
Excellent service
Good listener. Answered all my questions.
Friendly, personable , SUPER knowledgeable. Was upfront and honest about things we can try today but in likelihood will need surgery at some point I was impressed
Great! He explained my injury and how to proceed with treatment.
One of the best foot surgeons in Colorado. VSO is also a owned by the surgeons here and like any private practice the service is much better than our major medical providers such as UCHealth.
Even though he was VERY busy, he took time with me answering all my questions and concerns.
Dr Elton has been the best surgeon I’ve had, he listens answers my questions and has gone above to make sure I have the best outcome from an ankle injury.