Our Doctors
At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, the physicians and their teams are recognized as some of the best in their respective fields. That's why our providers are trusted by locals and favored by athletes. As the first orthopaedic clinic in Eagle County, our doctors have mountains of experience treating people just like you.
Our Physicians
Dr. Erik Dorf
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, & Orthopaedic Trauma
Born and raised in the Vail Valley, Dr. Dorf is the team physician for Summit High School and team Summit, an active member of the US Ski & Snowboard Physician Pool, and enjoys the challenges associated with caring for high level athletes.
VSON Physicians at Middle Park Health
Our Emeritus Physicians
As trusted advisors, mentors and friends, our Emeritus Doctors continue to enrich our mountain communities. We take this opportunity to thank them for their service and honor their achievements.
Dr. Paul Abbott
​One of the original “Fab Four,” Dr. Abbott joined Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in 1993. He was the only physician in Summit and Eagle counties who devoted his elective practice exclusively to the treatment of shoulder problems.
Dr. Lonnie Chipman
Dr. Chipman joined Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in 1981, soon after it was founded by his partner, Dr. John Gottlieb. After 28 years with VSON, he retired in 2009.
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Dr. John Gottlieb
Dr. Gottlieb was the first orthopedic surgeon in Vail and Summit County. He founded Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in 1979, and retired in 2011, after performing more ACL reconstructions than most surgeons in the world.
Dr. Peter Janes
One of the original founders of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, Dr. Janes advocated for treating patients with kindness and respect. After years of dedicated service, he retired from VSON in 2019.