Fourteen years ago, my family and I were skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort. My son fractured his…read moreradius and ulna while falling down during snowboarding. Dr. Blevins did a fantastic job -- we saw the before and after xrays and the alignment was perfect and my son did fine. He just got his hardware removed and is fine which prompted me to look Dr. Blevins up online. We were from out of the area and I never got much of a chance to thank Dr. Blevins for doing such a great job and for being such a nice, professional, and competent doctor. Thanks, Dr. Blevins!

I injured my knee on March 24 (torn ACL, MCL, and lateral meniscus). After lots of rehab, I finally…read morehad surgery with Dr. Blevins on Friday, August 1. Dr. Blevins wanted me to have full range of motion and as much strength as I could in my muscles so that recovery would go smoothly. It turns out that all he had to do was scrape down some things on my meniscus and another part of my knee (too much to remember... LOL) and do the 'healing response' on my ACL. Although the 'healing response' is rather new... and started with the Steadman clinic in Vail (Bode Miller had the same surgery)... I trust his opinion as he has trained with the best. It's only a couple of days after surgery and I feel confident that I will be back doing what I love to do (skiing) sometime this season... since with this surgery it's only a 3 month recovery! (But the tear has to be in the perfect place in order to do it) I definitely suggest Dr. Blevins (He did train with Steadman-Hawkins... which is the Denver Broncos doctor, after all)

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.