The Steadman Clinic

What The Steadman Clinic does

The Steadman Clinic is a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice founded in 1990 by Dr. J. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colorado, operating as a Professional LLC. It employs over 25 physicians across subspecialties including knee, shoulder, hip, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, spine, joint replacement, regenerative medicine, and internal medicine, supported by six clinic locations across Colorado (Vail headquarters, Aspen, Basalt, Edwards, Frisco, Grand Junction) and four affiliated surgical centers. Revenue is generated primarily through professional service fees for surgical procedures, clinical consultations, MRI diagnostic services, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, urgent care, and fellowship/residency training programs; pricing is fee-for-service with disclosed no-show and cancellation policies, and the practice participates in the No Surprises Act. Patient acquisition is driven by physician referrals, word-of-mouth from elite athletes, concierge travel services, official team physician roles (US Ski & Snowboard, USOPC, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets), and the reputational halo from affiliated research outputs.

The clinic's core technical platform combines advanced surgical techniques (arthroscopy, robotic-assisted and endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, cartilage restoration, biologic treatments) with the research infrastructure of the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI), which maintains one of the world's largest outcomes-based orthopedic research databases and operates Biomedical Engineering labs, a Surgical Skills Laboratory, and motion/biomotion analysis facilities. SPRI is the first US-based International Olympic Center for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health designated by the IOC, and the bench-to-bedside pipeline from SPRI research to clinical application is positioned by the clinic as a differentiating capability. Leadership is headed by CEO Dan Drawbaugh and Managing Partner Dr. Marc J. Philippon, with Founder Dr. J. Richard Steadman continuing as the originator of the brand.

Name

The Steadman Clinic

Legal name

The Steadman Clinic, Professional LLC

Website

https://thesteadmanclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Steadman Clinic is a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice headquartered in Vail, Colorado, operating six clinics statewide with over 25 physicians serving elite athletes, professional sports teams, and active adults through advanced surgical care integrated with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement
• Regenerative medicine
• Arthroscopic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Vail

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: The primary revenue stream includes orthopedic surgeries across multiple specialties: knee, shoulder, hip, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, spine, and joint replacement. Revenue is generated from facility fees, surgeon fees, and related surgical care.
2. Clinical Consultations and Evaluations: Office visits, second opinions, and ongoing patient consultations across all orthopedic specialties. New and existing patient appointments generate consultation fees.
3. Diagnostic Services: MRI services, X-ray imaging, and other diagnostic testing performed at clinic facilities. The clinic offers MRI services as a key diagnostic capability.
4. Regenerative Medicine: Biologic and regenerative medicine treatments including stem cell therapies and other cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments for injury recovery and cartilage restoration.
5. Rehabilitation Services: Physical therapy, rehabilitation & training services, and sports medicine coverage provided directly or through partner facilities.
6. Urgent Care Services: Walk-in urgent care services at the Vail location for acute orthopedic injuries, particularly skiing-related trauma common in the Vail Valley.
7. Fellowship Training Programs: The clinic runs MD fellowship and Athletic Training residency programs. While residents receive training rather than generate direct revenue, they support clinical operations and represent future referral sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Steadman Clinic is a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice delivering surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal care across knee, shoulder, hip, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, spine, and joint replacement specialties. It combines physician-led clinical care with on-site MRI diagnostics, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, and walk-in urgent orthopedic care, supported by an affiliated research institute (SPRI) that translates orthopedic research into patient treatment.

Product overview

The Steadman Clinic is a sports medicine and orthopedic surgery practice offering a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatments across multiple orthopedic subspecialties including knee, shoulder, hip, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, and spine. The clinic provides diagnostic services (MRI), regenerative medicine, and urgent care. It operates as a multi-location practice (Vail, Aspen, Basalt, Edwards, Frisco, Grand Junction) with an affiliated fellowship and residency educational program through Steadman Philippon Research Institute, offering MD fellowships, athletic training residencies, and physician assistant fellowships that provide hands-on clinical and surgical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knee Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery
• Hip Surgery
• Hand Specialist
• Elbow Surgery
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Regenerative Medicine
• MRI Services
• Shockwave Therapy
• Urgent Care
• MD Fellowship Program
• Athletic Training Residency Program
• Physician Assistant Fellowship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• SPRI is the first US-based International Olympic Center for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health designated by the IOC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and secondary.

• BONE AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026BONE Academy is a nonprofit focused on introducing students to careers in orthopaedic healthcare and musculoskeletal health. Founded in 2024, BONE Academy has established chapters in six cities. SPRI and The Steadman Clinic co-sponsored STEM Futures Day educational event for middle school students at Homestake Peak School in Eagle-Vail, Colorado.
• Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Steadman Clinic operates in close partnership with SPRI, a nonprofit sports medicine research institute located at Vail Valley Medical Center. SPRI provides research infrastructure including Biomedical Engineering labs, outcomes database, and surgical skills laboratory. Research findings are rapidly transferred to clinical patient care. SPRI is designated as the first US-based International Olympic Center for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health by the IOC.
• Vail HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVail Health is the primary hospital partner for The Steadman Clinic. The main clinic is located within Vail Health Hospital. Partnership includes co-sponsorship of educational events (STEM Futures Day), athletic training coverage, and shared medical staff.
• United States Ski and Snowboard (USSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Steadman Clinic is a medical provider for US Ski and Snowboard Association. Multiple physicians serve as official team doctors for alpine and snowboard teams. The clinic provides on-site medical coverage at World Cup events including the Beaver Creek Birds of Prey races.
• United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Steadman Clinic serves as an official medical provider for the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Physicians have served as team doctors at multiple Olympic Games. SPRI is part of the IOC's first US-based International Olympic Center for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health.
• Vail Valley Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-location surgery center partnership for outpatient orthopedic procedures. Surgical services provided at Vail and Edwards locations.
• Peak One Surgery CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory surgery center partnership for orthopedic surgical procedures in the Summit County area.
• St. Anthony Summit Medical CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation for surgical procedures in the Summit County/Frisco area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Orthopedics: Orthopedic and sports medicine service line within Mayo Clinic, a global destination health system. Comparable in destination brand and research depth, but operates inside a much broader multi-specialty system.
• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute: National health system orthopedic service line with destination sports medicine, integrated research, and ambulatory surgery, competing with Steadman for complex sports medicine cases at greater geographic scale.
• Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic following its affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, combining elite sports medicine with a large academic health system; directly comparable patient mix and sports affiliations, now with broader system backing.

Emerging players

• The Stone Clinic: Independent orthopedic and sports medicine practice in San Francisco with a focus on biologic and regenerative treatments and an integrated surgery center — a smaller-scale, emerging version of Steadman's destination model.

Direct peers

• Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Destination sports medicine and orthopedic practice founded by Dr. James Andrews, with integrated research, ambulatory surgery, and rehabilitation — closely mirroring Steadman's clinic-plus-research model.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: One of the largest US orthopedic practices with multi-location footprint, ASC ownership, sports medicine partnerships, and orthopedic specialty research — a peer in scale and operating model.
• OrthoCarolina: Major independent orthopedic specialty practice with research institute (OrthoCarolina Research Institute) and ambulatory surgery centers, paralleling Steadman's integrated research-and-care model.
• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic: Elite sports medicine and orthopedic practice historically tied to professional and collegiate athletes in Los Angeles; Steadman's data explicitly references Kerlan-Jobe as a peer training ground for its surgeons.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group affiliated with Rush University, combining destination clinical care, sports team coverage, and research — directly comparable to Steadman's scale and scope.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Premier US orthopedic specialty hospital widely regarded as the benchmark destination orthopedic practice, with deep sports medicine research and a fellowship ecosystem directly comparable to Steadman's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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