Dr. Blake Clifton, MD

Sports MedicineMaleAge 42

Sports Medicine

Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Gunnison, CO and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIV OF VT COLL OF MED in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Montrose Regional Health and Gunnison Valley Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Blake Clifton, MD

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104 W Ruby Ave Gunnison, CO 81230
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(970) 641-8899
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Dr. Clifton's conditions and procedures:

  • Joint Pain
  • Limb Pain
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • Administrative Physical
  • Alkalosis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anemia
  • Animal Allergies
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Laxity
  • Ankle Ligament Rupture
  • Ankle Misalignment
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Asthma
  • Ataxia
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Avulsion Fracture
  • Back Pain
  • Bacterial Sepsis
  • Bedsores
  • Bladder Infection
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Broken Arm
  • Broken Shoulder Blade
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
  • Bursitis
  • Bursitis of Hip
  • Cachexia
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cellulitis
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Vertigo
  • Chondromalacia
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Cluster Headache
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
  • Colles' Fracture
  • Complex Fractures
  • Compound Fracture
  • Compression Fracture
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • De Quervain's Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Distal Radius Fracture
  • Dizziness
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Emphysema
  • Esophagitis
  • Extra-Articular Fracture
  • Femoral Neck Fracture
  • Femur Fracture
  • Fever
  • Fibular Fracture
  • Foot Fracture
  • Fracture
  • Fracture of Hand and Fingers
  • Fractured Lower Leg
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Gout
  • Hand Fracture
  • Headache
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hip Pointer
  • Hip Sprain
  • Hip Tendinitis
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Infective Arthritis
  • Insomnia
  • Insufficiency Fracture
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Intra-Articular Fracture
  • Iron Metabolism Disorders
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Joint Fracture
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Ligament Injuries
  • Knee Ligament Tears
  • Knee Osteophyte
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Tendinitis
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Leg and Foot Ulcers
  • Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Back Pain
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lumbar Compression Fracture
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Lumbosacral Stenosis
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Malnutrition
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Fracture
  • Migraine
  • Miner's Knee
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nail and Nail Bed Infection
  • Nausea
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Elbow
  • Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteoarthritis of Toe
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Osteomalacia
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overweight
  • Patellar Dislocation
  • Patellar Fracture
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Pathologic Fracture
  • Pediatric Ankle Fractures
  • Pediatric Fractures
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pollen Allergy
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rash
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rib Fracture
  • Rickets
  • Rosacea
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
  • Runner's Knee
  • Rupture of Achilles Tendon
  • Sacral Fracture
  • Scapular Fracture
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Muscle Strain
  • Shoulder Osteophyte
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Shoulder Tendinitis
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Simple Fractures
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin Ulcer
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Spinal Osteophyte
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sports Injuries of the Knee
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Stress Fracture
  • Stress Fracture of Foot
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Thoracic Compression Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Tibia Fracture
  • Tibial Fracture
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Toe Fractures
  • Tremor
  • Trigger Finger
  • Upper Extremity Fracture
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vertigo
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Vitamin K Deficiency
  • Wheezing
  • Wrist Fracture
  • Wrist Sprain or Strain
  • Yeast Infections
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
  • ACL Surgery
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Injection
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Elbow Fracture Repair
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Excision of Ganglion
  • Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
  • Foot Fracture Treatment Open
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Hip Dislocation
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
  • Immunization Administration
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Joint Drainage
  • Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • Menisectomy
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Neuroplasty
  • Pediatric Surgical Procedures
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Somatic Nerve Block
  • Steroid Injection
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
  • Trigger Finger Release
  • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
  • Wound Repair

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Dr. Clifton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Clifton

4.6

Based on 34 ratings

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Gave up!!
I had knee replacement. 15 months post op my knee is still swollen as big as the week after surgery. He kept saying give it more time. Then he admitted he doesn’t know why this is happening. And to get a second opinion. Well I did. I went to dr Beim in Gunnison co. She asked me if he aspirated the knee. I said no. She said what??!! So she took a large seringe And took a large amount of yellow/ orange fluid from my knee to check for infection. I will finally get some answers. Dr Beim will not give up!! I have 4 other friends who has used dr Clifton. They have not received the best of care either. Stay away!!!!
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2022
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Full hip replacement op in early March 2021 with Dr Clifton. It was great having such an amazing surgery performed by a fabulous local Dr with no travel outside of the valley like so many people do?! I had an amazing experience through gO and Dr Clifton. Riding single track on my mt bike 30 days after surgery with no pain! Thank you.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Woody – Nov 04, 2021
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I had a total right hip replacement on May 14, 2019. I cannot be more pleased with my results. Also Dr. Clifton and his staff were amazing. They answered any and all questions throughly. I would highly recommend Dr. Clifton for any orthopedic procedure. Thank you DR. Clifton and staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Glynn in Sanford, CO – Jul 01, 2019
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Wonderful Doctor, kind compassionate explained everything before my surgery and the outcomes afterwards. I feel great and can walk again without constant pain.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2018
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Dr. Clifton is one amazing doctor. He did a hip replacement for me. I was using a walker, I would fall down because my hip would give out, my hip would lock up where I couldn't move. I was like that for almost 7 yrs until I saw Dr. Clifton. I am now at 6 month post surgery. walking without a walker and enjoying my life again. Thank you so much Dr. Clifton
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2018
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Dr. Clifton is always there to ask about the concerns I have. He is great at listening and makes you feel like the only person on earth when he is listening to you. I highly recommend him for anyone who likes a doctor who is a good listener and who is good at their job. He is in it to help people, not for the money.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2017
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I had knee surgery on 5-9 and beforehand?, Dr Clifton listened to all of or questions and answered them. He returns calls quickly after I ha surgery and I got to talk to him. And he right away asked how I was doing. I will definitely recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Katie in Delta, CO – May 15, 2017
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I have had total knee replacement on both knees within the last 7 months. I had not realized what major surgeries these were, but can report that my recoveries and healing have been amazing. Dr. Clifton pays such close attention to details such as the pre-operative instructions,his insistence upon physical therapy to begin within a week of surgery and his honest answers to all my questions (there were many). He very patiently answered every one and ended my apprehensions.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Donna Ford in Gunnison, CO – Jan 23, 2017
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Dr. Clifton is amazing at everything he does. He is a great surgeon and is very professional with his patients. He has a very calm personality that reassures everything will be taken care of properly and with care. Dr. Clifton is one of the best doctors I have visited.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jordan Woodyard in Gunnison, CO – Jun 15, 2016
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Had right knee replaced and Dr. Clifton was very knowledgeable and compasionate. He answered any questions immediately I am very satisfied.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Connie Wilson in Gunnison, CO – Jun 15, 2016
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A real gentleman! Dr. Clifton's calm demeanor and attention to detail is outstanding. I would recommend him to young and old!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sue Lamport in Gunnison, CO – Jun 07, 2016
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Dr Clifton communicates very well and is very helpful. He also returns patient calls promptly.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mary DeRise in Telluride. CO – Feb 25, 2016
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Biography

Orthopedic surgeon Blake M. Clifton joins the team of multidisciplinary orthopedic & sports medicine experts at gO Orthopedics. Dr. Clifton...Read more

Specialties

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine
  • Men's Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery

University Of New Mexico Department Of Orthopaedics Fellowship In Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine

Fellowship Hospital, 2015

Texas Tech Health Science Center Department Of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Residency Hospital, 2014

Cook Children's Hospital Department Of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Residency Hospital, 2012

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Internship Hospital, 2010

UNIV OF VT COLL OF MED

Medical School, 2009

University of Vermont / College of Medicine

Medical School, 2009

Brigham Young University

Undergraduate School, 2005

  • English
  • Japanese

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    Dr. Clifton's office is located at 104 W Ruby Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Dr. Blake Clifton, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

    Locations

    Practice

    Gunnison Valley Hospital104 W Ruby Ave Gunnison, CO 81230
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    Practice

    Gunnison Valley Hospital711 N Taylor St Gunnison, CO 81230
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    Practice

    Office433 6 St Crested Butte, CO 81224
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dr. Clifton is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

    Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

    Gunnison Valley Hospital

    Gunnison, CO

    79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average

    Montrose Regional Health

    Montrose, CO

    77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average

    2 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Parkview Medical Center

    Pueblo, CO

    68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average

    6 Awards Received