Moore Orthopedics

Moore Orthopedics Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon located in Crested Butte, Basalt, and Rifle Colorado. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Moore received his medical degree from Indiana University in 1981 and completed his orthopedic residency training at the University of Minnesota. He received specialized training in sports medicine, completing the Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado in Denver and Aspen in 1994. He then traveled to Australia, where he had been selected for the Australian Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Moore is active in orthopedic and sports medicine research and has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international meetings. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and on the teaching faculty at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver. He has been chosen by the US Snowboard Team to be their physician at the X-Games, held in Crested Butte and Aspen, and as a team physician for the US Women’s Ski Team. From 1982 through 1986, Dr. Moore served as a senior research scientist for NASA and was selected three times as an astronaut candidate finalist. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Colorado Air National Guard, he served as a flight surgeon. Dr. Moore also obtained a doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology and Weightless Physiology from Purdue University in 1987. Dr. Moore founded Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic in Crested Butte in 1995. He opened the Basalt office in 1998 and the Rifle office in 2003. His area of specialization and expertise includes sports medicine / trauma, arthroscopy, and knee and shoulder reconstructive surgery. Dr. Moore offers an individualized approach to state-of-the-art orthopedic and sports medicine care.

Need another reason to hit the slopes? Check out this article on the health benefits of our favorite winter activities!
01/17/2025

Need another reason to hit the slopes? Check out this article on the health benefits of our favorite winter activities!

For a lot of skiers and snowboarders, a big part of the thrill is that you feel so good as the vacation goes on. You’re...

🏔️⛑️ Injured on the slopes? The best orthopedic urgent care clinic in the base area is ready to help! Whether it's a spr...
01/16/2025

🏔️⛑️ Injured on the slopes? The best orthopedic urgent care clinic in the base area is ready to help! Whether it's a sprain, strain, or any ski-related injury, our expert team is here to get you back on track fast. Visit us for quick, professional care so you can get back to enjoying the mountain. Stop by, or give us a call at 970-349-2677

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08/03/2016
Did you know that our water here in Crested Butte is not fluoridated?  Here are some helpful links about fluoride for he...
06/02/2016

Did you know that our water here in Crested Butte is not fluoridated? Here are some helpful links about fluoride for healthy teeth in children:
http://ilikemyteeth.org/fluoridation/
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/FAQ-Fluoride-and-Children.aspx
http://nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/Fluoride/TheStoryofFluoridation.htm

Despite conclusive science on its benefits, fluoride remains a hot topic of debate. Get the facts and find out what the debate is all about. Click here now.

Here is an interesting study for the parents of younger children:http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/862764
05/10/2016

Here is an interesting study for the parents of younger children:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/862764

Children may be more willing to drink juice and other favorite fluids instead of a less-palatable electrolyte solution, authors wrote.

01/20/2016

Dr. Moore is now on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/mooreorthopedic

The latest Tweets from Moore Orthopedics (). Crested Butte ski clinic providing quality orthopedic and urgent care. Open 7 days a week. Walk-ins welcome. For appts, call 970-349-2677. Crested Butte, CO

Head's Up! Concussion Information for Parents. Visithttp://www.cdc.gov/headsup/ for in-depth information regarding child...
01/13/2016

Head's Up! Concussion Information for Parents. Visit
http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/ for in-depth information regarding children's head injury and concussion. If you have any questions about head injury or concussion, please contact Dr. Tom Moore or Dr. Vance Felton at 970.349.2677, available 7 days/week.

Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, high school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help

Moore Orthopedics and Crested Butte Ski Area Clinic would like to introduce and welcome Vance Felton, MD, who is joining...
01/11/2016

Moore Orthopedics and Crested Butte Ski Area Clinic would like to introduce and welcome Vance Felton, MD, who is joining our practice. Dr. Felton is available to see any existing or new patients. With the addition of Dr. Felton, the clinic will have a physician available 7 days a week during ski season.

Dr. Vance Felton is a board-certified family medicine physician. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Anthony North Family Medicine in Westminster, Colorado. His specific medical interests include integrative medicine and sports medicine. He provides primary family medicine care for patients of all ages including preventive care and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. He has a professional working proficiency in Spanish.

His philosophy of care involves collaborating with his patients to improve their health using an integrative approach. This approach recognizes the interconnection of physical, emotional, relational and spiritual health and emphasizes healthy lifestyle changes involving exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management used in conjunction with evidence-based medical therapy.

Dr. Felton enjoys road and mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and camping among other outdoor sports.

Address

100 Elk Run Drive, Ste 229
Basalt, CO
81621

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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