Dr. Blake Clifton, MD
Sports Medicine•Male•Age 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.

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104 W Ruby Ave Gunnison, CO 81230Make an Appointment
(970) 641-8899Accepting new patients
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- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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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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About Me
Biography
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
Board Certifications
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
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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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.
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