Marc Philippon, MD, Orthopedic Hip Surgeon | Vail

Skilled orthopedic hip surgeon, Dr. Marc Philippon, is a hip specialist and partner at the prestigious Steadman Clinic—the premier orthopedic clinic for sports-related and traumatic injuries.

Dr. Philippon specializes in hip related conditions including traumatic and sports-related injuries, degenerative diseases associated with the hip, as well as joint-related injuries in high-level athletes who consistently use powerful hip rotations; Pro golfers are an example of such athletes. Dr. Philippon is internationally known for performing joint preservation procedures utilizing state-of-the art arthroscopic techniques and for specializing in procedures to repair labral tears, cartilage damage, symptoms associated with arthritis, bone spurs and impingement.  

Dr. Philippon is consistently recognized as one of the best orthopedic hip surgeons in America. He earned his medical degree from McMaster University Medical School in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1990 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and sports medicine training at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1995.

Dr. Philippon is also a renowned lecturer and researcher on all topics associated with the hip. He is a Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a Master Instructor with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Masters Experience Hip Course, and a Member of the Herodicus Society. As one of the most notable and best orthopedic hip surgeons, he continues to publish hip-related articles that appear in scientific journals and medical publications.

Dr. Philippon joined the Steadman Clinic in 2005 after a successful time period at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as Director of sports related hip disorders and was also Director of the UPMC Golf Sports Medicine Program. Previously, he was Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A leading consultant to the NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB professional teams, Dr. Marc Philippon has treated high profile athletes and many PGA pro golfers. Some of the professional athletes he has treated include Greg Norman and Peter Jacobsen, hockey player Mario Lemieux, professional football player Priest Holmes, and baseball player Louis Castillo.

Dr. Philippon is an Active Member with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.  He lives with his wife and three children in Edwards, Colorado. He enjoys the outdoors, playing golf, skiing and spending time with his family.