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Marc J. Philippon, MD

Marc J. Philippon, M.D.

Managing Partner, The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado

Chairman, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado

Director of Sports Medicine Fellowship, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado

Director of Hip Research, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado

Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Marc J. Philippon is the managing partner at The Steadman Clinic and is one of the world's leading orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Philippon joined The Steadman Clinic in 2005 from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as Director of Sports Medicine/Hip Disorders, Director of Sports Medicine/Hip Disorders Fellowship. He also was the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Golf Medicine Program. Previously he was Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Philippon is recognized by his peers in US News and World report being among the top 1% in the nation in his specialty. Dr. Philippon is internationally known for performing joint preservation techniques utilizing arthroscopic hip surgery to treat painful joint injury in high-level athletes who constantly use powerful hip rotation. He has treated close to 1000 Professional and Olympic athletes successfully. Many of them returning to high performance; winning Olympic Medals and setting new NFL, NHL and MLB records and winning PGA Tournaments. He is a consultant to to many Professional and Olympic organizations.

Dr. Philippon is also a Trustee with the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation and the US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation; having treated many athletes from that organization. He also is a frequent invited speaker at National/International Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic meetings and has authored many peer-reviewed scientific articles. He has performed surgery in 15 different countries and has designed many instruments to improve surgical techniques in hip surgery. Dr. Philippon initially came to the United States as a student-athlete playing soccer and tennis at the NCAA level on an athletic scholarship.

He earned his medical degree with an academic scholarship from McMaster University Medical School in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1990, and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1995. Dr. Philippon is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is an Active Member with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a Master Instructor with the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is an elected member of the Herodicus Society.

Dr. Philippon is a Founding Member of the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA). In 2012 he was presented an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Philippon lives in Vail, Colorado with his wife and two dogs. He has three children who are currently pursuing careers in New York, Chicago, and Miami. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and staying active through morning runs by the river and swimming laps in the pool. In the summer, he likes playing golf on weekends, while in the winter, he enjoys skiing in the Vail Valley and heli-skiing back home in Canada or during his trips to New Zealand. To see how Dr. Philippon can help you, request a consultation.

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • International Society for Hip Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America