Dr. Bill Sterett, MD, a renowned orthopaedic shoulder surgeon at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, was recently elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. 

Candidate membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor only awarded to orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and/or sports medicine. Membership is by invitation only, and candidates must demonstrate active involvement in scientific and clinical orthopaedic education and be recommended by their Fellowship Program Director.   

“ASES is an outstanding organization founded in 1982 by a small group of like-minded surgeons interested in caring for patients with shoulder and elbow problems. Today, ASES has grown incredibly to over 1000 members and continues to be a global shoulder and elbow leader in education, research and patient care. It is our honor and privilege to welcome the latest outstanding shoulder and elbow surgeons into the ranks,” said Dr. William Levine, 36th ASES President.

Dr. Sterett is also 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, and is one of the few physicians who have earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.

As the leading shoulder surgeon in Eagle County, Dr. Sterett specializes in the following shoulder injuries:

• Shoulder separation

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Shoulder stabilization surgery

• Bicep tendon injuries

• Shoulder replacement

• Shoulder impingement

If you're suffering from a shoulder injury or chronic shoulder pain, contact Dr. Sterett and his team for orthopaedic treatment that gets you back to doing the activities you love. Same-day, urgent care, and telemedicine appointments are often available.

Call (970) 476-7220 to make an appointment or use Team Sterett's online form.