Where Do You Get Medical Care in Crested Butte, Colorado?

The Mountain Clinic at Gunnison Valley Health is at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Mt. Crested Butte, and the main hospital is in Gunnison, about 26 miles away. This is general information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

What is the Mountain Clinic?

Per Gunnison Valley Health, it combines emergency and urgent care, is a state-licensed community clinic and emergency center certified by The Joint Commission, and is at 12 Snowmass Road, Axtel 100, Mt. Crested Butte. The phone is (970) 349-0321. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed.

When is it open?

The page says the clinic is open whenever the lifts are running at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. I did not find hours for the off-season, so call before you go. Ask Gunnison Valley Health about primary care options in the north valley outside ski season.

What does it treat?

Urgent care covers colds, flu, sinusitis, minor injuries, strains, sprains, sunburn and simple cuts or burns. Emergency care covers chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, broken bones, head injury and seizures. Call 911 for unconsciousness, trouble breathing, serious injury or a suspected heart attack or stroke.

Where is the hospital?

Gunnison Valley Health is at 711 North Taylor Street in Gunnison, phone (970) 641-1456. Gunnison is about 26 miles from the Town of Crested Butte, so winter conditions matter for travel times.

What should buyers think about?

• Where will you get primary care and specialists?
• How far are you from the Mountain Clinic and the hospital in winter?
• Does your insurance work with local providers?
• If you are retiring here, see my post on retiring in Crested Butte.

What is the bottom line?

The valley has a clinic at the resort and a hospital in Gunnison. Confirm hours and services with Gunnison Valley Health, and plan for winter travel.

Is there an emergency room in Crested Butte?

The Mountain Clinic offers emergency and urgent care at the resort when the lifts are running. Call 911 in an emergency.

Where is the nearest hospital?

Gunnison Valley Health in Gunnison, about 26 miles away.

Do I need an appointment?

Not at the Mountain Clinic; walk-ins are welcome.

What is the clinic phone number?

(970) 349-0321.

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