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Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail, CO.
Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Vail, CO
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail, CO.

About Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD

Dr. Backus graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Vail, CO and has 16 years experience. Dr. Backus currently practices at Steadman Clinic Professional LLC and is affiliated with Vail Health Hospital. Dr. Backus has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Foot Fracture, Ankle Fracture, Fibular Fracture, Heel Spur, Joint Pain, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Achilles Tendinitis, Bunion, Tibial Fracture, Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Rupture of Achilles Tendon, Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Ankle Impingement among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backus received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Backus's office accepts new patients. Dr. Backus is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Foot Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Heel Spur
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Achilles Tendinitis
Bunion
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Tibial Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Ankle Impingement
Osteoarthritis
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ganglion Cyst
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot Sprain
Ankle Replacement
Osteopenia
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Avascular Necrosis
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hammer Toe
Tenosynovitis
Bunionette
Bunion Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Plantar Fasciitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Steroid Injection
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Lupus
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Stress Fracture of Foot
Arthrocentesis
Bursitis
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Foot Infection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Charcot Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Metatarsalgia
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Fusion
Ankle, Foot, or Toe Amputation
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Plantar Fascia Release
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Shoulder Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Cofinity
  • Principal Financial Group
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Curative
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Health Alliance
  • WellPoint
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health Net
  • Aetna
  • Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO

Where Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Steadman Clinic Professional LLC
    181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    180 S Frontage Rd W Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657
  3. 3 Office
    226 Lusher Ct Ste 101, Frisco, CO 80443

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Nov 25, 2025
My son plays baseball in college and Jonathon D. Backus repaired his damaged ankle and did a fantastic job and his recovery was faster than expected. Dr. Backus has a great bedside manner and the Steadman Clinic is great to work with and very professional. Logistically, it difficult to get to their location but well worth the drive and time to have a surgeon who is dedicated to getting you back to what you want to do in life. Recomend them 100%
— Nov 25, 2025
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Meet Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Backus's Practice

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Dr. Backus frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Foot Fracture, Ankle Fracture, Fibular Fracture, Heel Spur, Joint Pain, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Achilles Tendinitis, Bunion, Tibial Fracture, Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Rupture of Achilles Tendon, Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures and Ankle Impingement. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD is affiliated with Vail Health Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Washington University
    2011
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    2015
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Steadman Hawkins Vail Vly MC
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Jonathon Backus, MD Practices

  • Vail Health Hospital

    181 W Meadow Dr, Vail, CO

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