Armando Vidal, MD: Complex Knee Surgeon & Shoulder Specialist - Vail, Colorado

Sarah Learn

After undergoing ACL surgery as well as another follow up surgery for scar tissue, I was still having some complications that my original surgeon couldn't quite figure out. He recommended I go see Dr. Vidal and that was the best decision I could have made. I underwent a 3rd surgery, this time with Dr. Vidal, and the 3rd time was the charm! After dealing with pain and stiffness for over a year, I finally got relief and as of yesterday, I am fully in the clear and 100% recovered! Dr. Vidal and his whole team (Katie) were all so wonderful to work with. they were patient, attentive, and didn't stop until I was completely healed and back to normal. I am so beyond grateful for Dr. Vidal and the team at the Steadman clinic and I would recommend them to anyone needing help!

Julieann Barney

A truly talented surgeon with an excellent bedside manner too! He is modest and truly caring about his patients. Surgeons tend get a bad rap for beside manner, but not Dr. Vidal! What a relief to have finally gone to the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO after a serious equestrian accident the year before. I was very depressed and frankly leery and mistrustful after several very poor orthopedic experiences in my home area. But after spending 6 months in Vail with two surgeries, and lots of prehabbing and rehabbing at Howard Head Sports Medicine, I can honestly say that I have my life and mobility back. I will never go anywhere else for orthopedic care. Thankfully they accepted my insurance, and their concierge team is the best at arranging housing, but I would happily pay out of pocket for this caliber of care. Yes, they treat a LOT of professional athletes and there is a reason for that. But they also treat regular middle aged people like me that still want an active lifestyle. So folks don’t put up with small town locals who just do not have the experience these folks do. Do not believe your local doctor when they tell you, “no”. It simply means they do not have the experience and you should quickly move on. Go to Steadman when no is not an option and you want your life back. Do not let someone else mess you up to begin with. Get the job done right, the first time. These folks have the experience it takes and gave me my life back treating me with the utmost dignity the entire time. I will never go elsewhere again and happily travel across the country for the simplest or most complex of orthopedic issues. Thank you for giving me back my mobility and my life!

Shaemus Gleason

If you have a complex knee injury this is THE doctor to see.

As someone who has been through a number of other knee surgeries in the past with other physicians; Dr. Vidal is the best physician i have worked with. I came to the steadman clinic with a multi ligament tear, fibula fracture and DVT’s from the trauma. i met with an number of other groups and Dr. Vidal was without question the right person for this surgery.

He has a great bedside manner and an encyclopedic knowledge of the most recent data and publication which is so important for complex knee injuries.

Thanks Dr. Vidal for getting me back on the road to getting outside doing the things i love !

Cole Addis

First time surgery in my life. Dr. Vidal and his team have made me feel confident that I’m in good hands. Definitely recommend!

Casey Kennedy

Working with Dr. Vidal and his staff has been one of the best experiences I have had in healthcare. The facility is amazing. Every single person that I came into contact with was kind and up to speed on my case and me as a person. I felt supported from the first appointment, and had multiple people I spoke with and knew by name that I could reach out to with any questions or concerns.
Dr. Vidal is easy to talk to, compassionate, and clear in his communication. The surgery center was great with very kind and caring nurses. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Ramesh Lanke

Dr Armando Vidal is one of the best orthopedic surgeons! Dr Vidal did my right knee ACL reconstruction using my quadricep autograft and meniscus repair surgery in June, 2021. I tore my ACL playing racquetball at a high level. Fast forward to June 2021, I am back to playing racquetball and other sports to the previous level before injury. Surgery was a success!!

His whole team is awesome - Haley Simmons(athletic trainer) and Staci Palmore(physician assistant) helped me through before and after the surgery with any follow up questions! I found out about Steadman Clinic and Dr Vidal from one of the junior orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh who did his fellowship at Steadman. So I flew to Vail with my brother to schedule the surgery in couple of weeks. Charlotte helped to schedule the surgery and the process was very smooth!

I am grateful and blessed to have the surgery done by Dr Vidal and many thanks to him and his whole team for the successful surgery and getting me back to the racquetball courts!!

Grace McCormick

Dr. Vidal is incredibly knowledgeable and a top notch surgeon. I'm so very grateful for the excellent ACL reconstruction surgery he performed. Additionally, Dr. Vidal was willing to perform the surgery right as elective surgeries were shutting down in 2020. This allowed me to recover in time for my senior soccer season, something that was priceless to me. All my gratitude and respect.

Susanne Verlot Reh

The Best of the Best. My son had full patella dislocation and full tear of his mpfl in competitive bball. Dr. Armando Vidal and team are truly as good as it gets. Incredible care plan - he didn't dive right into surgery. My son is still growing so the growth plates were a challenge - tried rehab without surgery first and it just wouldn't allow full return to sport. Opted for surgery & full reconstruction. INCREDIBLY precise and such great communication for the entire team. Next level at this clinic. White glove. And Dr. Vidal proved that. Grateful! We live down in Denver and would not go anywhere else for orthopedic.