Testimonials

“I had put off rotator cuff surgery after hearing tales of its associated post-op pain. I am happy to report that I finally had surgery and experienced little to no post-op pain. Thank you Dr. Millet and your wonderful team.”

In the spring of 2013, it was suggested that I see Dr. Millett and his team for a second opinion after a year-long effort to rehab my right shoulder following a SLAP repair. This was the BEST decision that I could have made. On September 12, 2013, Dr. Millet and his team performed a biceps tenodesis and subacromial decompression on my right shoulder. I have been so impressed with the care and responsiveness that I have received from setting up my initial visit to scheduling my surgery and through to my 2-week post-op visit. I also wanted to say thanks to those individuals at the Steadman Clinic, Vail Health, and the Howard Head staff that have been involved with my case…all your efforts are greatly appreciated!!!

“Dr. Millett, I can’t thank you enough for all of the help you’ve given me in getting me back on to a baseball field. My arm feels amazing and your support means the world to me!”

“I really wanted to thank Dr. Millett for doing the sternoclavicular surgery on me. I am so grateful that there was someone who could help me. Before the surgery whenever I reached my arm to shoulder height I had a painful pop. I could not work out, lifting even a jug of milk was something I avoided. Now I am rowing crew on the novice team at UVM and I have no pain. I workout now and never even think about my shoulder. Thank you Dr. Millett for all you have done for me. I am not someone famous, but you have really changed my life, and I am thankful everyday for what I can do now.”

Williston, VT

“My prayers have been answered! All thanks be to Dr Peter J. Millett and The Steadman Clinic, as well as The Howard Head Sports Medicine Physical Therapists!  Earlier this year, I sustained shoulder injuries as the result of a buffalo attack while hunting (see full story).  Here is my outcome as of today, November 14, 2012: This is the 6th week of healing and physical therapy since the 3rd surgery October 6th, and my shoulder is at full range of motion and maximum range per prescription for external rotation! It’s been a tough journey since the attack July 3rd, but all prayers have or are currently being answered.  It is with a humble heart my cup runneth over with thankfulness and awe.  Thank you everyone for your prayers and assistance as this process has evolved from life threatening to possible loss of limb to possible loss of function to the final leg of this marathon of full recovery! Amazing! God Bless.”

 Vail Valley, CO

“In March of 2012 I tore my right ACL and damaged my meniscus while skiing. In April I traveled from Rhode Island to Vail where Dr. Millett patched me up for the second time in six years. Just recently, in September, I did a Half Iron triathlon and had a personal best in this race. I can’t say thanks enough to Dr. Millett. I committed to this race early in my recovery as a goal to work for, planning that I would just do the bike and swim. I never thought I could do the run. On race day there was never a twinge of pain in my knee and all went extremely well.  I owe a great deal to Dr. Millett, his staff, and the Howard Head PT Clinic for my outcome. My life is centered around being able to do physical things and I can’t fathom not being able to be actively involved. There are plenty of good surgeons in New England, but it has been worth it, traveling to Vail, for the best possible outcome. Thanks again for everything!”

Hope Valley, RI

“I can’t thank Dr. Millett enough for his kindness, his total class, and all of his extra efforts to help sort out my left proximal humerus varus malunion and shoulder issues. He really is a world-class super star expert!  I have had a long journey with my left surgical neck fracture since I fell in 2007.  I used to work out with swimming and do resistance training with weight machines.  The fracture of my left surgical neck and subsequent malunion took that all away.  Dr. Millett’s initial assessment and thoughts, and his suggested options may give me some significant improvement and this has given me hope that maybe my left shoulder function can be restored to a significant degree and also the pain in my shoulder will be improved.  He was so kind to review the various options and answer my many questions.  I also want to say how extremely kind and helpful Dr. Millett’s assistant, Susan Sabido, has been.  She is truly world class and she is an exceptional example of a true first rate professional.  She was most positive, upbeat and solution-oriented.  She was beyond kind and helpful in finding a way for me to get in to see Dr. Millett.  I can’t thank Dr. Millett enough for all of his time, interest and extra efforts.  He really added a whole new dimension to my shoulder assessment and this means more to me than you will ever know.”

“I was recently scheduled to have a total shoulder reversal, an obviously complex and painful surgery.  Prior to the surgery, I spent time researching the best doctors and hopsitals across the country and found Dr. Peter Millett and the Vail Health. I traveled from Iowa, nearly 13 hours, to have Dr. Millett and his professional team conduct my surgery.  My surgery went exceptionally well and the compassionate care I received from doctors and staff was remarkable. I could not be happier with the outcome. I want to sincerely thank Dr. Peter Millett and his entire team. Everyone at the medical center who participated with my care was exceptional. I know there were many others who made my stay one of the best. Thank you to all!”

Iowa State Representative, Seventy-Second District

“While vacationing in St Maarten in 2009 I slipped down 12 wet concrete steps, and landed on my side with my left arm extended over my head.  I have been a competitive tri-athlete for about 23 years and my first instinct was to get in the ocean to gently work out the muscles surrounding the shoulder. Luckily, I am also an acupuncturist and was able to use this therapy to keep the pain and swelling under control.  After arriving home from vacation I had an MRI and was diagnosed with a SLAP tear (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) of the labrum. Surgery was my only option for a complete recovery.

I did a lot of networking and found Dr. Millett at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. It is a bit of a drive from Colorado Springs, but it has been worth it.  My desire was to continue competing in triathlons, and thus I had some concerns about my future. I was concerned that my biceps would not be symmetrical after having to transpose the long head and re-attach it elsewhere, but Dr. Millett knows his craft and not only was the surgery a success, my worries were put to rest as everything healed just as it should.

I have been so pleased with the outcome of this surgery; I was equally impressed by the physical therapy department as well.  During my recovery, I continued with all the tools that I knew from my own profession, as well as the protocol that was set out by Dr. Millett. At times it would have been easy to NOT come home from a long day and do my PT routine, however, I have seen many patients in my Clinic who did not follow the rehab recommendations; who did not get good results, and thus blame it on a “bad” surgery. I knew that I HAD to do as much as I could to help me get back to where I wanted to be.  Dr. Millett and I were truly partners in my success.

Last year I met my goal to compete in a Half Ironman before I turned 60…and I now have two of them under my belt. Thanks to Dr. Millett, I’m able to remain active and competitive as I train and race.  I owe all of my gratitude to him and his entire staff.”

“In February of 2011 I decided to resume skiing after a hiatus of about 20 years. I was a fit 69 year old and I figured I would be fine. On the third day of skiing I caught an edge on a gentle slope and fell on my right shoulder. I was with a friend, a physician, who happened to be the coroner of Teller County. Thankfully I didn’t need his services, but when he saw my collar bone sticking up he diagnosed an AC separation.

Another friend and neighbor suggested the Steadman Clinic. He had had surgery there for an ankle problem. I called the clinic and was referred to Dr. Peter J. Millett. About a week after my injury I went to see Dr. Millett in Vail. From the minute I arrived at the office I was treated with concern, professionalism and courtesy by the staff. My injury was explained to me in detail and the options were clearly laid out.

Dr. Millett explained that my injury (a grade five) required surgery if I wanted normal function. He said “we can do it next week.” I had the surgery, my pain was minimized. The Vail Valley Hospital provided excellent and compassionate care. After a couple of months I was back to performing normal activities. Now, that a year has gone by I feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Millett. I am skiing again, riding my motorcycle and intensely working out. I test myself by comparing my weight lifting before and after surgery and I am 99% back.

Dr. Millett is a magician as a surgeon, but he has none of the arrogance or impatience people generally associate with great surgeons. He sits down with his patients and makes sure they understand their procedures and potential outcomes. The staff at the clinic is also great. They even go to bat for their patients with their insurance carriers. Even though I am not a professional athlete, I feel I got the royal treatment from Dr. Millett and his staff and I’d bet all his patients feel the same way. “