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Specialty > Foot and Ankle > Colorado > Vail-Summit Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery > Dr. John Paul Elton
Dr. John Paul Elton
Vail Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
Foot and Ankle, Orthopedic Trauma
Edwards, Frisco, Vail
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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5.0
198 Ratings
79 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
198 Ratings
79 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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Dr. Elton and his assistant Jesse was fabulous. I drive a long way to see them. I leave my own hospital HRRMC to use their services Kathy at the Registration Desk was so unkind and pushy with me. She wanted me to wait till 415 to see the doctor on my scheduled visit. I left my home in Salida early and was there by 9:15 checking in. Kathy asked me , told me,to go into town to shop and wait till my scheduled visit. Jesse said that she and Dr. Elton were very happy. I was there, it was walk in clinic, and I was listed as their last patient of the day. I explained: since I was a walk-in, I had planned to come early. But I had to come over Hoosier Pass, and you never know if an accident occu I decided to try to get there early in the day. At that point, I knew I was the last patient listed for the day. In my clinic, we’re always happy to get patients through earlier, when possible. I don’t know why Kathy felt the need to rebuke me. I was So Embarrassed. She didn’t care.
I’m still recuperating from my surgery but I’m expecting great results. He is thorough with all explanations and I never feel rushed.
Very clear and positive
Dr. Elton takes the time to go through everything with you and answers all your questions.
My appointment was on time and all of my questions were answered in a professional and friendly manner. Jesse was very helpful and offered good ideas to continue my recovery.
He takes his time explaining what’s going on and genuinely cares
excellent bedside manner, very knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. highly recommend this physician.
Knowledgeable and personable. Staff is great.
Exceeded my expectations!
Dr, Elton is great! I appreciate his expertise and caring demeanor. My surgery went exactly as described and I’m having a successful recovery.