I appreciate the care and service I receive from my physician, physician assistant and the entire…read morestaff at MOA. I drive from ABQ to CO so I can have 5 star treatment. They are through with diagnosis and treatment. Whatever's required from insurance they are fast and knowledgeable and take care of everything. Appointments are scheduled in a timely manner. (I don't wait months) I have had a total hip replacement (September 2021) and injections for an arthritic knee (currently). After my surgery I was sent home with a complete packet of instructions and prescriptions. The hospital staff is amazing too. I work with my doctor and my doctor works with me.

These are the type of people that see you at some of your worst times and they made me feel…read morecomfortable and safe every step of the way! From the first check up all the way to surgery on my ankle, the team at CommonSprit were friendly and really listened to my concerns!! I'm very lucky to have found such supportive care with them :)

Wow! What an amazing experience. I came in for elbow pain. I was seen right away and the entire…read moreexperience was prompt. I was able to get a referral to a PT and the on my way.

I had an appt and took them 40mins to see after my schedule appt. They are so slow and ppl who came…read morein after me were seen before me. They don't care unless they know you, they will get you in and out quickly. All they care about is insurance, if you'd have any good luck.

Dr. Butzen is the best. He surgically repaired my trigger fingers in one in- office procedure. My…read moremiddle and ring finger on my right hand would lock when I made a fist but after a short surgical procedure with local anesthetic they are both working normally and there's no visible scarring.

From the owner: Dr. Brian Butzen, MD, FAAOS, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon…read morespecializing in the treatment of shoulder, wrist, and hand conditions. Based in Durango, Colorado, Dr. Butzen has been providing exceptional orthopedic care to the Four Corners region since 2013. As a member of Animas Orthopedic Associates, he serves patients from Durango, Farmington, Cortez, and Pagosa Springs, with a dedicated satellite clinic in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Dr. Butzen's practice emphasizes advanced, patient-centered care, blending cutting-edge surgical techniques with non-surgical treatment options to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His extensive expertise includes shoulder replacement surgery, rotator cuff repair, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, mini-open wide-awake carpal tunnel release, distal radius fracture repair, clavicle fracture surgery, tendon repair, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. He is renowned for his personalized approach, including creating custom surgical video reviews for shoulder arthroscopy procedures, a service unmatched in the U.S. He is also the only surgeon in the Four Corners region offering the innovative Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer procedure for irreparable rotator cuff tears. For those seeking expert care for shoulder, wrist, and hand issues, Dr. Butzen offers a unique combination of skill, innovation, and compassion, making him the trusted choice for orthopedic care in the Four Corners region.