Peter Millett, MD, MSc is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow, knee and sports medicine specialist in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Millett serves as the Director of Shoulder Surgery at The Steadman Clinic. He also serves as a Scientific Advisory Board Member at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Ranked among the top 1% of orthopedic surgeons by U.S. News & World Reports and awarded the distinctions of “Top Doctors” and “Best Doctors in America,” Dr. Millett specializes in treating shoulder, elbow, knee and all sports-related injuries. Some of his specialties include:
Clavicle Fracture Fixation
Elbow Surgery
Labral and Slap Tear Treatment Osteoarthritis (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Treatment using Double-Row Arthroscopic Surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
Sports Medicine
Knee Injuries—Arthroscopic Surgery for ACL Injuries
Pioneer in the Field of Orthopedic Surgery
The CAM (Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management) procedure, pioneered by Dr. Millett, is an advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery for treating osteoarthritis that has been clinically shown to decrease pain and improve joint function. It helps young, active patients with arthritis preserve their joints and older patients delay or avoid shoulder replacement surgery.
Keeping People Active Through Cutting Edge Technology
Keeping people active through excellence in clinical care, orthopaedic research, and education is our mission. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, patients literally come from around the world seeking our cutting-edge orthopaedic surgery techniques.
Dr. Millett previously served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, where he performed orthopaedic surgery, taught, and conducted medical research. He continues his research today at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. With expertise as a knee, elbow, and shoulder surgeon, Dr. Millett is widely recognized for his contributions to the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Improving Patient Outcomes
Athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, NHL, Formula 1, X-Games, and the Olympics have trusted Dr. Millett and his team to keep them at their peak. Patients from all levels, however, still receive the same world-class orthopaedic treatment, from initial diagnosis through full rehabilitation.
Dr. Millett – knee, elbow and shoulder specialist – brings years of experience, evidence from the latest medical research and the most innovative treatments to each patient encounter. This translates into faster and more complete recoveries for our patients.
Based upon our own patient outcome data collected for more than twenty years, Dr. Millett will recommend the best treatment proven to help you return to your active lifestyle, at the level you desire. Each patient’s personal and athletic goals are always considered in the treatment plan.
When orthopaedic surgery is needed, we provide the latest and cutting-edge surgical techniques and do so in a highly personalized and compassionate way.
