"Dr. Millett put me back in the game! I was told by other surgeons that I would never play
competitive tennis again and should think about giving up the sport completely. .... I currently
have a National Doubles ranking of #7 and plan to go even higher!"
Shelly Thigpen
San Francisco, California
I had my shoulder surgery done by Dr. Peter Millett at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail,
Colorado. I couldn’t be any happier with the professionalism, results of surgery, and rehabilitation
program that I was given by Dr. Millett and his team!
Dr. Peter Millett, thank you so much for helping me to get back on the ice healthier then ever. You
are truly the BEST at what you do!
Serge Payer
Professional Hockey Player
National Hockey League
Minnesota Wild
Ottawa Senators
The highest compliment which can be paid to a surgeon is to call him a surgeon's surgeon. This
is how I would describe Dr. Millett. His surgical skills are elegantly blended with an affable,
compassionate manner, and he is self-critical to the degree that he is always trying to improve his
craft. His fellow surgeons recognize this and therefore are pleased to seek him out as their
provider. Dr. Millett is without peer in the Rocky Mountain Region and is recognized on a National
and International Level for his care of patients with shoulder problems. I would be happy to send
him any member of my family either for management of a routine or a complex problem of the
shoulder.
Jon J.P. Warner, MD
Chief, The Harvard Shoulder Service
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
It is with great pleasure that I can attest to the outstanding care I received from Dr. Peter J. Millett
and the Steadman Hawkins Clinic.
The preparation, the operation, the rehabilitation and the follow-up have all been at the highest
level of medical care one can hope for. Everything you guys do in Vail is world class and cutting
edge. One feels extremely at ease with the whole environment.
After the surgery by Dr. Millett, my knee is now back to 100%, and I have resumed running with
no pain whatsoever. I truly believe that your group is the best in the world particularly when it
comes to treating elite athletes.
Pierre Boivin
Président,
Montreal Canadiens Professional Hockey Team.

Montréal, Canada
I came to Dr. Millett at Steadman Hawkins in Vail because my first shoulder surgery, done
elsewhere, failed. I had my shoulder re-fixed arthroscopically by Dr. Millett. My entire experience
with Dr Millett, his staff, and the rehabilitation program at Howard Head was nothing short of
exceptional. They provided professional services and friendly staff members. I am now looking
forward to getting back on the volleyball court for my last season in college thanks to Dr. Millett
and his team!
Amber Sutherland
Captain, Women’s Volleyball Team
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Dear Dr. Millett –
Everyone here including the Physical Therapists is dazzled by how fast my recovery has been
since my ACL reconstruction. Quite a testimony to you and the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic!
Credit goes both to your surgical team and to the staff at the Howard Head sports medicine
center who were relentless in encouraging me through the twice a day physical therapy sessions.
My knee now feels strong and responsive. The new activities I have been able to do each week,
each month, have been remarkable. All summer I did lots of laps in the pool. In July I resumed
road running and in September added trail running in the nearby mountains. I'm looking forward
to ski season this year and in the years to come, and to joining my kids and grandkids on the
slopes.
Furthermore my work as a scientist and a leader at the NIH demands a lot of energy. Being
active in outdoor sports is energizing. The concept that people in their sixties can be good
candidates for ACL surgery seems not to be widely upheld. Those of you at the Steadman-
Hawkins Clinic are going a long way to change this notion and thereby offer us enhanced quality
of life and health.
Best regards to you and to all of your team,
Dr. Nancy Colburn
Scientist and outdoor enthusiast
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Dear Dr. Millett
Thank you for allowing me to spend a few weeks with you and your team and for caring for me as
a patient. You have an incredible practice -- offering world class medicine as well as a level of
world class service that is unfortunately rare too rare. It was an inspiring experience both from a
medical student and business student perspective. I have never seen a practice where patients
have so much access and such great loyalty to their physician. Patients know that you care about
them and will deliver the best results, meeting or exceeding their highest expectations.

It was an inspiring experience from a patient, a medical student, and a business student
perspective. From what I saw, Steadman-Hawkins is truly a world class institution in every
regard!
Thank you for allowing me to be part of it!!
Sincerely,
Clancy Si France
MD/MBA Candidate 2007
Dartmouth Medical School
Tuck School of Business
Hanover, New Hampshire
Dr. Millett -
Thank you for getting me back on the field and allowing me to follow my dream! I can’t thank you
enough.
Charly Martin
Wide Receiver, West Texas A&M Buffaloes
Academic and Athletic All American
Lead Conference in Receptions after returning from Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Millett –
A HUGE thank you for getting me back in motion in the mountains! My deepest appreciation for
your fine surgical talent and your caring nature. (From an appreciative and average 66 year old
Squaw Valley skier!)
Dr. Fred Ilfeld
Retired physician and powder skier
Squaw Valley, California
“The doctor said I could have the surgery now and be ready for the season or I could get hurt
during the year and have it later. It’s a no-brainer when someone as respected as Dr. Millett says
that to your face!”
Chris Higgins
Professional Hockey Player
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal, Canada
Dr Millett –
“Thank you for fixing my knee”
Mike Dunleavy
NHL Basketball Player
Indiana Pacers

Dr Millett –
Thanks for everything! You guys are the best!
“Doc’ Magoon
5 Time US offshore speedboat racing champion
Retired Ophthamologist
Dr Millett –
Thank you for making my shoulder usable again!
Bill Koch
Winner of the America’s Cup Yacht Race
3
Captain, America
Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Millett –
Thank you so much for taking care of BOTH my shoulders (rotator cuff repairs)! I could not have
done it without your expertise. (after harvesting a 6 x 7 Rocky Mountain bull elk with bow and
arrow).
Michael Rohr
Chief Administrative Officer
Colorado Mountain Medical
Archery expert
Vail, Colorado
I knew I made the right choice when I arrived at Vail in March. I don’t know how I would have felt
or survived if I could not challenge myself with my physical pursuits because of a bum knee. Back
in March I questioned my ability to continue at a level I was accustomed to. I appreciate your
patience and good work.
Thanks doesn’t seem nearly enough...
Sincerely,
Glenn Browning
Triathlete
Hope Valley, RI
"Having been diagnosed with a torn meniscus and recommended to have a meniscectomy, I was
very concerned about the prospects for arthritis in later life and sought a second opinion at the
Steadman Hawkins Clinic. I was impressed with the amount of time spent on diagnosis, including
a thorough investigation of my current level of physical activity and my aspiration for physical
activity in the future. The conclusion was that a repair seemed feasible if I was committed to a
long process of rehabilitation. Dr Millett was able to repair the meniscus and I am, after 6 months,
back to a high level of performance in all the sports I previously pursued (the winter has not yet
started, so fingers crossed!)."

Neil Winward
Partner, Blue Sky Capital
New York and London
Dr. Millett –
Give my regards to everyone at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR
FIXING MY ACL AND GIVING ME LOTS OF COURAGE!
Muchos saludos!
Bettina Russo
Caracas, Venezuela
“I am very pleased with the recovery my shoulder has made since Dr. Millett repaired my
shoulder separation. I was a bit nervous about having surgery, but I could feel that my shoulder
was not going to recover unless I had the ligaments repaired. Dr. Millett and his team took their
time going over everything I could expect during and after the surgery. They were patient and
thorough. At this point, I’m right on track for a full recovery and am looking forward to another ski
season completely confident that I will be able to perform as well as ever.”
Michael Routh
Vail Ski School Instructor and Trainer
Vail Demonstration Team 2002, 2005-2006:
Aspen World Champion 2005
PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Examiner and Trainer
Dear Dr. Millett –
As for my shoulder, thanks to you I am fine now and know that should I have any further
deterioration, you will efficiently fix it in no time..........I continue to believe that Steadman Hawkins
Clinic is a unique place in the world and that its physicians are among the best trained and most
experienced. I also wish you to know that I am privileged to be your patient.
With my best regards,
Slavica Esnault-Pelterie
Private Banker
Schroeders Private Bank
Geneva, Switzerland
"I was reluctant to have rotator cuff surgery because my previous surgery resulted in a long
painful recovery. Almost immediately following Dr Millett's surgery I had excellent range of motion
and little pain. It has been only three months since surgery and I'm hiking in the Italian Alps. My
shoulder is doing great. I am having no trouble hiking 6+ hours a day with 15 or 20 lb backpack.
You did a great job!"
Frank Arcella
Las Vegas, Nevada

It's really nice to know that you've kept me in your thoughts. You are an exceptional doctor, and I
thank you for your kindness and compassion. I have never met a doctor who cared so much
about his patients.
You are one of a kind!
Sincerely,
Kelly Perkins
Registered Nurse
St Louis, Missouri
Dear Dr. Millett -
My shoulder is GREAT - thank YOU! I'm so glad I had it taken care of it earlier rather than later
and followed the PT regimen - and, more to the point, that you did the work! Others I have talked
to, who used other surgeons and/or PT guidelines and/or had different attitudes re exercises, etc.
have not had such success.
I feel NO stiffness or discomfort whatsoever . . . regardless of the activity . . . and have full
strength (whatever that is for someone my age).
I'm always eager to recommend you to any and all!
Thank you!
Tom Healy
President, Habitat for Humanity
Vail, Colorado
Three years ago, I was having a hard time doing what I love because of my knee pain. It got
worse and worse and I decided to visit Dr. Peter Millett at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail.
After discussing the options with Dr. Millett and my dad, I decided to have surgery to fix my knee.
Two days later, I had the surgery and that same day was able to leave the hospital! I followed up
with rehab at the Howard Head Center and was off crutches in no time at all. Later that fall, I was
back in Austria training for the winter ski season and was able to resume ski racing. I am now
pain free and back to competitive form! I am very grateful to have had such a fast recovery from a
problem that can be career threatening. Thank you, Dr. Millett, for everything!
George Rolfs
Ski Racer, Burke Mountain Academy
Burke, Vermont
I knew that I was in for a quality medical evaluation of my shoulder concerns-ongoing arthritic
pain -poor range of motion, and constant sleeping discomfort.when I initially contacted Steadman
Hawkins and their shoulder specialist Dr. Peter Millett.
I was in awe of the personal touch and flow of communications from the very beginning when I
asked all of my ignorant questions, and received nothing but encouragement and an
overwhelming amount of information about my shoulder and the options for treatment.

Imagine my most pleasant surprise when I received a person call from Dr. Millett answering my
questions and encouraging a face to face evaluation of the treatment options. On the day of my
1:00 pm initial meeting, I was greeted promptly at 1:00 pm, introduced to the evaluation team,
handed my schedule for the day including x-rays, MRI, and personal question and answer
times...and every meeting and even went according to schedule and without delay. What a
pleasant medical experience.
Importantly at each step of the process, a highly trained and pleasant staff member patiently
answered my questions and concerns. Following a pleasant lunch, I walked into a room where all
the results of my testing were arranged in front of me and the team of 4 physicians headed by Dr.
Millett evaluated and discussed my case- with me sitting there participating and answering a
constant stream of questions about my background history and physical strengths and
weaknesses.
I was presented two options which resulted from the evaluation and encouraged to consider the
pros and cons of two treatment options.
With great confidence, I selected a total shoulder replacement. It was scheduled and completed,
and I was ready to leave the hospital with physical therapy already commenced the afternoon of
the day after surgery. My physical therapy was planned and outlined by Dr. Millett and his team
and was followed to the letter. I had a total shoulder replacement on July 19th and played golf
without pain on October 1st! I continued physical therapy using pulley exercises combined with
light weights for two additional months. I resumed a full golf schedule of three games per week in
November and my handicap is now at a 6! I have had no shoulder discomfort whatsoever, and
have complete range of motion and strength. I sleep without pain of any kind.
I would be delighted to discuss my experience with anyone at anytime, and my cell phone is 970-
250-0596.
My confidence and professional respect for Dr. Peter Millett and his orthapedic team is 100%!
Jeffery Wortman
Insurance Broker, Golfer and Angler
Grand Junction, Colorado and Naples, Florida
Dr. Millett,
Thank you so much for your care; you are amazing! I still think of you every day in a prayer of
thanks for your brilliance, skill, and dedication. My shoulders are still pain free and I am able to do
anything and everything I want with them. I will be forever grateful to you for the vast
improvement in the quality of my life you enabled.
From Boston, I wish you all the best!
Jerry Giuliano
Golfer
Boston, Massachussetts
After two previous arthroscopic shoulder surgeries failed to solve the problem, I was faced with a
dilemma. At 39 years old, do I ignore my shoulder pain and my limited range of motion or do I
have a total shoulder replacement? I decided to get some expert advice and consulted with Dr

Peter Millett from The Steadman-Hawkins Clinic. After many thorough discussions and weighing
of my options, I decided to have the surgery. I couldn't be happier that I did. Before the surgery, I
had forgotten what it was like to move my arm without pain. It's now been six months since the
surgery. I have my full range of motion back, I continue to get stronger every day and, best of all,
I am now pain free.
Having surgery was a tough choice but thanks to Dr Millett, one that I felt well educated in
making. I am tremendously grateful that I had him on my team and would highly recommend him.
Thanks again Dr. Millett!
Matt Simi
Former Collegiate Soccer Player
Investment Banker, JP Morgan
San Francisco, CA
Dr.Millett,
Just wanted to say thank you for everything! Before the surgery I lived with constant pain and
was unable to move my left arm to its fullest ability for several years. I had been through several
injections it was only a bandaide. Before I was referred to you I had just about given up on ever
being able to live a normal life. Now three months post op I have complete movement of my left
shoulder and I am able to pitch again to my kids. Thank you for giving me my arm back.
Jason Crabtree
Orthopaedic Specialist
Denver, CO
Dear Dr. Millett:
Thank you so much for caring for our mother. She is now turning 80!
Thanks to YOU - she is doing remarkably well. She is driving and is very independent - that is the
ONLY way she would want it! She is active with her "Busy Bee" senior group and amazes all of
us with her positive attitude! She is a blessing to all of us and we are grateful every day that she
is still with us! Dr. Millett, you are often talked about with admiration and the highest regard -
thank God for your talent and willingness to accept her case.
God's hand is truly in everything. We are all truly blessed! Thank you again for everything, Dr.
Millett.
God Bless you and your family!
Kathy Winkler and all of Mary Helen Haindle's very grateful daughters - 5 in all!!
New Orleans, LA
After 30 years of expert skiing without a single injury, in March 2006 I was hit from behind by a
snowboarder traversing at very high speed across a wide open slope. My right upper arm took
most of the impact, resulting in a complex triple fracture just below the shoulder joint and
catapaulting me head-first 15 to 20 feet down the hill. If not for my ski helmet, three fractures
would have been the least of my worries. I would have simply been an organ donor.

Regaining consciousness a minute or two after the accident, I had no idea of what just happened
but the searing pain meant there was serious damage to my right arm or shoulder. My first
thought was, "Oh no, not my golf swing . . ." Given the injury's location, I knew it could spell the
end to playing low-handicap golf. In fact, I might never be able to take a full swing with a golf club
again.
After being rushed to the Vail hospital and taken through a litany of x-rays to diagnose the
damage, Dr. Peter Millett came to see me. An orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist with
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, he recommended a minimally invasive procedure. He would thread in
two surgical screws to pull together and stabilize the three pieces of my upper humerus. Three
temporary pins were implanted to support the fracture area and mitigate the need for a body cast.
After a six-day hospital stay, and two days after surgery, I flew home to New Hampshire.
Based on this very positive experience with Dr. Millett and his staff, I flew back to Vail's
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic for two follow-up surgeries. Three weeks after the initial procedure Dr.
Millett assessed the initial progress of my healing and surgically removed the three temporary
pins. Then, eight months later I returned for a third arthroscopic surgery to release the natural
build-up of scar tissue was limiting my shoulder's mobility despite intensive physical therapy.
Thanks to superb care provided by Dr. Millett and his Steadman-Hawkins team, coupled with 15
months of rigorous physical therapy from an outstanding practitioner back in New Hampshire, I
have regained 95 percent of my right shoulder and upper arm's strength and range of motion. In
addition, I sense no residual pain or discomfort. My physical therapist has treated hundreds of
severe shoulder and arm fracture injuries similar to mine. While I give her much of the credit for
my recovery, she commented repeatedly that my three surgeries are the best she's ever seen.
In addition to providing a premier level of orthopedic skill, Dr. Millett's personal strengths also
bear mention. Top surgeons are rarely known for their warm, engaging bedside manner. In
contrast to that stereotype, throughout the trauma, surgeries, recoveries and follow-up visits I felt
remarkably supported by Dr. Millett and his team. He was consistently interested, readily
available and genuinely "present" with me -- asking me detailed questions, patiently answering
mine, and reassuring me each step of the way. This built my confidence and motivated me to
persevere through a long -- and often painful -- physical therapy regimen to realize a full recovery.
Bottom line, at age 49 I am hitting the golf ball farther and straighter than ever, and I can ski
without any discomfort to my shoulder. I also keep a close eye on snowboarders around me!
My enduring thanks to Dr. Peter Millett and his entire Steadman-Hawkins team for all they do.
Their state-of-the-art surgeries and attentive care reflect the very best in American medicine.
Kent Dahlberg
Chaplain, Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
"Four months after ACL replacement surgery, I am working out as hard as ever! My Physical
Therapist and my friends have said I have less pain, more flexibility and as quick a recovery as
they have ever seen. Dr. Millett is not only a great surgeon but one of the kindest people I have
had the pleasure to know."
Steve McKeever
Real Estate Developer
Edwards, CO

Dear Dr. Millett,
It has been a year since you operated on my shoulder and in this season of Thanksgiving. I just
wanted to thank you. My arm continues to grow stronger and has seen me through cooking class
in Italy, climbing in and out of Range Rovers on African Safari, and actively packing up what
made our house a home and moving. However, the poem below expresses my greatest joy and
appreciation:
TO HUG AGAIN…
To be able to open and raise both arms and embrace another-
To welcome
To accept
To console and soothe
To encourage
To show affection and love.
This is not the thrill of competition….
but the joy of life which cannot be measured.
I thank God for giving you the ability and the opportunity for training and developing your skill to
bring healing to my arm and spirit.
Gratefully,
Adelaide Jurs
Chicago, IL
Dr. Millett,
On behalf of our entire family -- my three young boys, my wife and myself -- I can not thank you
enough for "putting us back together" again.(Mom-knee, kids-broken bones, Dad-shoulder and
knee) Your understanding, compassion, and demeanor are rare gifts that are only surpassed by
your surgical skills.
Thank You Dr. Millett!
All the best –
The Sapp Family
Vail, Colorado
Hi Doctor Millett,
I just want you to know that I think about you (and all those who helped me thru my surgery and
rehab) all the time, like every time I use my arm!
I went rolling in my kayak for the first time in 6 years and it went great and in a couple of days I'll
be paddling thru Westwater Canyon with 34 of my favorite boatin' buddies to celebrate my big 5-
0.
Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Dianne Madsen