Western Slope Orthopaedics

What Western Slope Orthopaedics does

Western Slope Orthopaedics is a private orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine practice headquartered in Montrose, Colorado, with a satellite office in Telluride. The practice has served Colorado's Western Slope for over 30 years and is staffed by seven board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons covering sub-specialties including adult reconstruction, sports medicine, foot and ankle, and hip arthroscopy. It serves individual patients referred across a five-county region, including residents and visitors in Montrose, San Miguel, and surrounding counties.

The practice operates a consumer-facing care delivery model, generating revenue through fee-for-service clinical visits, imaging, and surgical procedures billed to patients and third-party payers including Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Health Care. It is a partner in Black Canyon Surgical Center, the first multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Montrose, which provides the surgical venue for many of its procedures, and it collaborates with Telluride Medical Center to staff its satellite clinic. Operational technology is limited to standard healthcare IT, including the ECWcloud electronic health record and patient portal and Phreesia for patient intake and payment processing.

The group's commercial position rests on being the largest dedicated orthopaedic group on the Western Slope, a geographically isolated and historically under-served market. Recent investment has been directed at talent acquisition — adding three fellowship-trained surgeons between 2022 and 2025 — and at expanding the regional footprint via the Telluride satellite and ASC partnership, with the strategic intent of capturing referrals that previously left the region for subspecialty orthopaedic care.

Name

Western Slope Orthopaedics

Legal name

Western Slope Orthopaedics

Website

https://wsorthodocs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Slope Orthopaedics is a private, seven-physician orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine practice in Montrose, Colorado, with a satellite in Telluride, serving patients across a five-county region on Colorado's Western Slope for over 30 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Shoulder & Elbow (HLAKALAI)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery services
• Sports medicine care
• Joint replacement surgery
• Musculoskeletal treatment
• Fracture care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue is generated through providing medical services billed to insurance providers and patients. The practice accepts various insurance plans and files claims on behalf of patients. Additional revenue may come from procedures, surgeries, and consultations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Western Slope Orthopaedics is a private orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine practice that diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles across five body-area service lines: Knee and Leg, Hip, Shoulder and Arm, Hand and Wrist, and Foot and Ankle. The practice offers advanced diagnostics, conservative management, minimally invasive arthroscopy, fracture care, and full joint replacement, supplemented by an ambulatory surgical center (Black Canyon Surgical Center) and hospital partnership (Montrose Regional Health). Revenue is generated through professional medical services billed to insurance carriers and patients.

Product overview

Western Slope Orthopaedics is a single-location orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine practice offering a unified set of clinical services organized by body area. Its core offering spans five service lines — Knee and Leg, Hip, Shoulder and Arm, Hand and Wrist, and Foot and Ankle — each providing diagnostics, non-surgical management, and surgical intervention including joint replacement and arthroscopy. The practice also operates two sub-products that extend patient access: a Patient Portal (ECWcloud) for secure online record access and check-in, and an Online Bill Payment system powered by Phreesia. A dedicated Patient Forms library provides downloadable intake documents in English and Spanish. Individual physicians add sub-specialty depth within the same service lines, such as Dr. Jared Sanderford's hip arthroscopy fellowship focus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knee and Leg Orthopaedic Services Advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures, and full joint replacement options for knee and leg conditions including arthritis and ACL tears. Regionally recognized for excellence in knee replacement surgery and post-operative outcomes.
• Hip Orthopaedic Services Comprehensive hip care spanning nonsurgical management to total hip replacement, addressing hip pain, fractures, and joint degeneration to restore active lifestyle.
• Shoulder and Arm Orthopaedic Services Personalized treatment plans and advanced surgical techniques for rotator-cuff tears, dislocations, and chronic shoulder stiffness, restoring flexibility and function.
• Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Services Expert care for carpal tunnel, fractures, tendon injuries, and arthritis, focused on precision procedures and rehabilitation for return to work, play, and everyday motion.
• Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Services Both conservative and surgical solutions for sprains, fractures, chronic ankle instability, and bunions, tailored to patient mobility and comfort needs.
• Hip Arthroscopy Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the hip, part of the practice's sports medicine and joint care offerings, performed by Dr. Jared Sanderford.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal for patients to check in, update information, access records, and manage their care with Western Slope Orthopaedics via ECWcloud.
• Online Bill Payment Secure online payment service for medical bills powered by Phreesia, allowing patients to pay balances through the practice website.
• Patient Forms Downloadable PDF forms including demographics packet, medical history form, new patient financial policy, prescription policy, controlled substance policy, ROI, and privacy policy, available in English and Spanish.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Black Canyon Surgical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-specialty ambulatory surgical center partnership providing cost-effective outpatient surgical care to a five-county region. First multi-specialty ASC in Montrose, Colorado with state-of-the-art facility.
• Montrose Regional HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service health system partnership providing comprehensive care from diagnostics to surgery and rehabilitation. Montrose Memorial Hospital recognized as High Performing Hospital for Knee Replacement.
• Mountain View TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy partner providing rehabilitation services for orthopaedic patients post-surgery or as conservative treatment option.
• Peak Performance TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy provider in Telluride, CO offering rehabilitation services for orthopaedic patients in the mountain region.
• Telluride Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite office location partnership bringing expert orthopaedic care closer to Telluride community. Provides personalized treatment in a community-based setting by appointment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center: Large independent orthopedic and spine group based in the Denver metro area. Comparable as a physician-owned multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice with similar service mix including sports medicine and joint replacement.
• Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: Independent multi-specialty orthopedic group in the Chicago region. Comparable to WSO as a physician-owned practice offering the full spectrum of orthopedic subspecialties including sports medicine, hand, and joint replacement.
• OrthoVirginia: Large independent orthopedic practice in Virginia with multiple locations. Comparable to WSO as a physician-owned group delivering comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services across multiple sites.
• Steamboat Springs Orthopaedic Associates: Regional orthopedic practice serving the Steamboat Springs area of Colorado. Comparable to WSO as a small, multi-surgeon group providing orthopedic care to a rural Colorado mountain community.
• Vail-Summit Orthopaedics: Multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice in the Colorado mountain region (Vail, Frisco, Edwards). Comparable as a regional orthopaedic group serving rural/mountain communities with sports medicine and joint replacement focus.
• Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates: Multi-specialty orthopedic practice in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving the Western Slope. Directly comparable to WSO as a regional, multi-surgeon group with similar service line coverage and patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• The Steadman Clinic: Internationally renowned orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Vail, Colorado. Comparable as a high-end orthopedic group in the same Colorado mountain region, though significantly larger and more research-oriented than WSO.

Others

• Black Canyon Surgical Center: First multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center in Montrose, Colorado, and a core WSO partner. Comparable as an adjacent healthcare provider in the same local surgical ecosystem where WSO surgeons operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wsorthodocs
• Facebookfacebook.com/wsorthodocs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-slope-orthopaedics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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