Dr. Marc Philippon
Dr. Marc Philippon is an orthopedic surgeon at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, known for hip arthroscopy and hip preservation.
Dr. Marc J. Philippon, MD
Dr. Marc Philippon is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vail, Colorado. He is known for hip arthroscopy and joint preservation for hip impingement and labral tears.
Managing Partner of The Steadman Clinic and Chairman and Co-Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
Hip preservation surgery treats hip problems early, often with keyhole techniques, to delay or avoid joint replacement. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Marc Philippon
- Full Name: Marc J. Philippon, MD
- Credentials: MD, FAAOS
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Sports medicine, hip disorders and hip arthroscopy
- Current Role: Managing Partner, The Steadman Clinic
- Languages: English
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
The Steadman Clinic
- Cities: Vail and Basalt, Colorado
- Street Address and Phone: Not captured; see The Steadman Clinic profile
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Hip arthroscopy
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip labral tears
- Hip joint preservation
- Sports injuries in professional and Olympic athletes
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University (NCAA soccer and tennis scholarship)
- Medical School: MD, McMaster University Medical School, Hamilton, Ontario, 1990
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1995
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Academic Appointments: Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Associate Clinical Professor, McMaster University
- Memberships: Fellow, AAOS; Active Member, AOSSM and AANA; AANA Master Instructor; Herodicus Society
Insurance
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Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Joined The Steadman Clinic in 2005 from UPMC, where he directed Sports Medicine/Hip Disorders, its fellowship and the Golf Medicine Program
- Earlier Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale
- Founding Member and former President, International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- AAOS Achievement Award (2012); OREF Clinical Research Award (2023)
- Has treated close to 1,000 professional and Olympic athletes; consultant to the NHLPA and the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation
- Trustee, US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation and US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation; has operated in 15 countries and designed hip surgery instruments
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- The Steadman Clinic profile
- Vail Health directory
- ISAKOS 2019 faculty biography
- Becker’s Spine Review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Marc Philippon known for?
Dr. Marc Philippon is known for hip arthroscopy and joint preservation for hip impingement and labral tears.
Where does Dr. Marc Philippon practice?
He practices at The Steadman Clinic in Vail and Basalt, Colorado.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Marc Philippon?
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