Animas Orthopedic Associates
Orthopedics • Durango, CO
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Animas Orthopedics Associates is a small Durango-based orthopedic practice and joint reconstruction/trauma center. Key points: - Services: general orthopedics; hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, foot & ankle; sports medicine; rehabilitation; integrative pain management; regenerative medicine; mako® precision joint surgery. - Focus: high-volume joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma care. - Location: Durango, Colorado, with two offices in Durango. - Team: 3 employees (growth +20% YoY). - Web presence: ~4,900 monthly visits; low bounce rate; primarily U.S. audience. - Contact/IDs: Website animasorthopedics.com; LinkedIn presence; SIC/NAICS 80/801 and 62/622.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals / WebMD: 4.5/5 (Dr. Phipps), 4.7/5 (Dr. Hammond), 2.8/5 (Dr. Blevins)" (Not explicitly aggregated for the practice; individual doctor ratings vary across platforms like Vitals/WebMD)
Patients praise
- Professional and caring medical staff
- High level of surgical expertise and successful outcomes
- Efficient and kind administrative/office support
- Strong patient rapport and thorough communication
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding the initial reliance on app-based communication for patients who may not be tech-savvy
- Occasional administrative glitches in the computer system leading to appointment errors
"My surgeries went beautifully, and I am walking better than I have in 10 years. Such amazing talents!"
- The Durango Herald"It's actually a pleasure doing business with them, because they genuinely care about their patients."
- LocalityBiz Review"Dr Butzen is very professional and direct. He tells you like it is which is a good thing."
- LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology - The Durango Herald - Dec 20, 2025
- ValleyOrtho announces revolutionary ACL procedure – The Sopris Sun - Sep 17, 2025
- Dr. Colton Malesovas joins the comprehensive spine team at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies - Jan 25, 2026
- Frank B. Wydra, M.D., FAAOS - OCC - Orthopedic Associates - Dec 12, 2025
- Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center Adds Two Surgeons to Its Growing Team | Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center in Denver, CO - Aug 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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