The right care at the right time.
We have the expertise, care options and depth of resources you need.
At GVO we utilize both surgical and non-surgical options to provide comprehensive orthopedic care.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Physicians
Dr. Blake Clifton
Dr. Clifton is fellowship trained in pediatric and adult sports medicine. This expertise makes him uniquely qualified to support children, adolescents and adults to heal from injuries and return to sport stronger than before their injury.
Dr. Clifton is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has authored or coauthored numerous articles published in prestigious scientific journals. He has been a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team for the past five years, and travels with them every year. He is currently the Co-Medical Director for the NCAA teams at Western State University. He has served as team physician for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and University of New Mexico Lobo Athletics.
Dr. Gloria Beim
Dr. Beim is a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon. She is fellowship trained in shoulder/knee surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Beim has been working with professional teams and providing medical direction at elite athletic events around the world for the past 28 years. She has provided medical direction during three Olympic Games, four Paralympic Games, the Winter X Games and the NCAA teams at Western Colorado University. Dr. Beim will serve as the Head Team Physician for the U.S. Olympic team in Paris this summer.
What Our Patients Are Saying.
“Dr. Clifton and Alex along with Everyone in this office from the staff at the front to the x ray person to the physician and his assistant were phenomenal. I found my new home for orthopedic care. Thanks so much. It is nice to be treated like my needs are important even though I am an over the hill patient just wanting to stay active as long as I can. You don’t have to be a world class athlete to be taken seriously at this office. I like that.the front office Everyone in this office from the staff at the front to the x ray person to the physician and his assistant were phenomenal. I found my new home for orthopedic care. Thanks so much. It is nice to be treated like my needs are important even though I am an over the hill patient just wanting to stay active as long as I can. You don’t have to be a world class athlete to be taken seriously at this office. I like that.”
“I could not have hoped for better care from Dr. Clifton and his staff!“
“I already have recommended others to Dr. Clifton’s office. Including one individual that was going to see an orthopedic doctor in Denver. Told him he should see Dr. Clifton before he starts traveling out of town or to Denver. Had his surgery with Dr. Clifton and was extremely satisfied.”
“Dr. Clifton and Alex along with the front office Everyone in this office from the staff at the front to the x ray person to the physician and his assistant were phenomenal. I found my new home for orthopedic care. Thanks so much. It is nice to be treated like my needs are important even though I am an over the hill patient just wanting to stay active as long as I can. You don’t have to be a world class athlete to be taken seriously at this office. I like that.were awesome. Answered questions and I was in and out.”