Meet Dr. Bill Sterett
“Innovation, creativity, and leading a new push towards Activity Preservation techniques keeps Dr. Sterett on the forefront of orthopaedic sports medicine in this country.”
Meet Dr. Bill Sterett
"I love what I do as an orthopedic surgeon and I take pride in giving my all to my patients. I believe every patient deserves the best possible outcome from their injury to post surgery recovery.
As one of the few physicians in the country to have done fellowships in both Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, I thrive in being the best in this field. I feel I have been able to hone the art of combining the highest quality of patient care with outstanding knee and shoulder surgical skills."
Head Team Physician, U.S. Women's Alpine Ski Team
Utilizing PRP and Stem Cell Treatment
Specializing in Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Candidate Member
Trusted by the Pros
Dr. Sterett has also had the honor of being the Head Team Physician for the US Women's Ski Team since 1997. That's 20 years of treating the world's top skiing talent. He's on call every winter weekend, poised to react to any situation, from emergency midnight calls to emergency surgeries. Mikaela Shiffrin, Resi Stiegler, and the other incredible racers of the U.S. Team know that Dr. Sterett has the experience and knowledge to treat any scenario.
He also has a long and successful history of returning athletes to the NFL, NHL, MLB, and Euro Soccer Leagues. If there's a sport that's played professionally, Dr. Sterett has helped someone get back to it.
Locally, Dr. Sterett has donated his time and expertise to the local high schools of Eagle County for the past 14 years. You can see him on the sidelines almost every Friday night, ready to provide free medical care to our young athletes.
Focused on Activity Preservation
One common thread when people describe working with Dr. Sterett is his inspiring "bedside manner."
That's because, as Dr. Sterett will tell you, he believes he has the best job in the world.
If Dr. Sterett would have you understand one thing about his expertise, it's this: research, technology and techniques are changing rapidly. What we considered true two years ago may no longer be the case.
Innovation, creativity, and leading a new push towards Activity Preservation techniques keeps Dr. Sterett on the forefront of orthoapedic sports medicine in this country. His ultimate goal is to not only get you back to doing what you love, pain free. It’s also to get you performing at the levels you want to be at.
Team Sterett, dedicated to getting you back in the game.
“My goal is to get you back to doing the activities you want to do, at the highest level possible. That’s what we excel at.”
-Dr. Sterett
Dr. Sterett is a Veteran of four Winter Olympic Games as the head team physician for the U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team
Qualifications
Dr. Sterett is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, a Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, a Candidate Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and is one of the few physicians who have earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Sterett has worked with the world’s top athletes, including players from all the major professional sports leagues. Here with Mikaela Shiffrin.
Research
Dr. Sterett has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and has lectured regionally, nationally and internationally on hundreds of occasions over the past twenty years. He currently holds patents on orthopedic devices involved in Joint Preservation and works as a consultant to Arthrex and Biomet sports medicine companies.
Dr. Sterett with Dr. Richard Hawkins and friends. Dr. Hawkins is one of Dr. Sterett’s mentor, formerly of the famous Steadman-Hawkins Clinic.
Fellowship
Dr. Sterett has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and has lectured regionally, nationally and internationally on hundreds of occasions over the past twenty years. He currently holds patents on orthopedic devices involved in Joint Preservation and works as a consultant to Arthrex and Biomet sports medicine companies.
Education & Training
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of California at San Diego, Major - Biochemistry
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of California at Davis
ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY
University of California at Davis
FELLOWSHIP
Knee and Shoulder Sports Medicine, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado
Certification
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
CERTIFICATE OF ADDED QUALIFICATION
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine