Carissa Tripi, D.O., joined San Luis Valley Health in 2012 and brings a strong passion for sports medicine, joint preservation, and community care to her orthopedic practice. She is also the first provider in the San Luis Valley to offer the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution for knee replacement, an advanced technology designed to help surgeons perform highly precise, personalized knee replacement procedures based on each patient’s unique anatomy.
One of the aspects Dr. Tripi values most about caring for the San Luis Valley is her connection to Adams State University. She feels privileged to work closely with the PRO Therapy team to support ASU athletes by providing timely, high-quality orthopedic care that helps them safely return to the sports they love.
As a former athlete herself, Dr. Tripi understands firsthand the physical and emotional toll injuries can take. “I know what it’s like to have an injury that slows you down or takes you out of your sport,” she says. “That experience is what truly motivated me to pursue the sports medicine side of orthopedics.”
Dr. Tripi grew up in Montrose, Colorado, and earned her undergraduate degree in Boulder. She attended medical school in Kansas City, Missouri, completed her orthopedic residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and went on to finish a sports medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Returning to Colorado allowed her to reconnect with the active lifestyle that defines so many of the state’s communities.
After completing her sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Tripi was initially drawn to practicing in the Valley because of the high number of sports-related injuries and athletes she could help. Her sports medicine training allows her to offer the latest in joint preservation techniques and minimally invasive treatments designed to keep patients active with minimal downtime.
Over the years, however, she has discovered that some of her favorite “athletes” are the farmers and ranchers of the San Luis Valley. Whether they are candidates for joint preservation therapies or require shoulder, knee, or hip replacement, Dr. Tripi has found the agricultural community to be among the most motivated and resilient patients she treats.
For patients who do require knee replacement, Dr. Tripi offers the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution paired with the ATTUNE™ Knee System. This technology provides real-time data and advanced surgical guidance to help optimize implant positioning and improve precision during surgery. By combining innovative technology with personalized care, Dr. Tripi helps patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and get back to the activities that matter most to them.
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