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Dr. Gloria Beim offers care for all kinds of sports injuries and has a special interest in Shoulder and Knee Injuries and Sports injuries in Men and Women as well as Kids. She is a talented arthroscopic surgeon and uses state-of-the-art surgical techniques when indicated.

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Dr. Gloria BeimBoard Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy

Dr. Gloria beim founded vson alpine (former alpine orthopaedics (now vson alpine) in 1999 and alpine surgery center in 2006. , and sees patients in gunnison, crested butte, and telluride. She began college at age 14, earning her medical degree, orthopaedic credentials, and completing fellowship training in sports medicine in quick succession. Gloria is board certified in sports medicine and arthroscopy, and sees patients in gunnison, crested butte, and telluride, colorado.

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Over 30 years Experience treating Elite Athletes

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine , also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. Although some sports medicine specialists work exclusively with athletes, Dr. Beim treats all individuals with sports or overuse injuries.

Expert Care Without Major Surgery

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic surgery (arthroscopy) is a minimally invasive procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a flexible fiberoptic tube with a small lens or camera (arthroscope).

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    ~ Kaitlin in Lake City, CO ~

  • I have had nothing but kindness and excellent care everytime I have seen Dr. Beim over the last 12 yrs. I have referred many patients to her because of the quality of care I know they will receive. she is not only an amazing physician but a wonderful person who cares very much about her patients. Ev...

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    ~ Janella Cox in Lake City, CO ~

  • Dr. Beim was the most amazing doctor. I have seen many orthopaedists in my life but the time she spent with me showed how much she cared. I was not just a "number"! Her skills are amazing and I felt as impoortant as an Olympic Athlete. I could not recommend a better doctor!

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    ~ Erik K in Gunnison, CO ~

  • Dr. Beim is a wonderful doctor and person. This was my 4th surgery with her and the best yet. Her staff is amazing and great to work with.

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    ~ Beverly in Gunnison, CO ~

  • Dr. Beim is an extremely competetent, careful, knowledgeble, experienced orthopaedic surgeon. She listens to her patients and considers the whole person before deciding on a course of action. If possible she prefers physical therapy over surgery. Dr. Beim follows up with patients and genuinely cares...

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    ~ Edith in Gunnison, CO ~

Dr. Gloria Beim Helps Paralympic

Athletes Put Best Foot Forward
Dr. Gloria Beim Helps Paralympic Athletes Put Best Foot Forward

When the 2022 Paralympics start in Beijing this March, athletes on the U.S. Team — especially those from Colorado — will have a leg up on their competition thanks to team physician Dr. Gloria Beim of Crested Butte.

Dr. Gloria Beim An Olympian of an Orthopedist
Dr. Gloria Beim An Olympian of an Orthopedist

I thought she might be a good fit for our Women Who Rock the Rockies issue and it wasn’t until I actually sat down and had a conversation with her that I realized how fitting it was that we include her.

Team Physician Coverage​
  • The 2022 Winter Olympics
  • The Tokyo 2020 Games
  • PyeongChang 2018
  • Rio 2016
  • The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
  • The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in East London
  • Athens 2004 Team Logo
  • The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games
  • Winter Team
  • USA Cycling
  • Gunnison Valley Health
  • Alpine Surgery Center
  • Telluride Regional Medical Center
  • 500 W Pacific Ave
    Telluride, CO 81435

    Practice Hours:

    Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • 112 W. Spencer Ave
    Gunnison, CO 81230

    Practice Hours:

    Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    24/7 Urgent Injury Care

  • 405 Elk Ave
    Crested Butte, CO 81224

    Practice Hours:

    Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    24/7 Urgent Injury Care