Kyle Schaefer, PA-C
Kyle joins Dr. Vidal’s team after working as a Physician Assistant specializing in Hand, Wrist and Elbow for over 10 years. He originally hails from northern New York state but left soon after high school graduation to explore a life in the mountains. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Alaska Pacific University he worked as a guide for a short period of time in Alaska & South America before pursuing a masters degree from the University of New England in Portland Maine. He completed his orthopedic training at The Steadman Clinic in Vail in the spring of 2012 and began working at the clinic soon after. In addition to a passion for orthopedics and helping people return to the activities they love, he is pursuing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine.
Kyle enjoys life in a small mountain town with his two dogs and wife Emily, who is an occupational therapist with Howard Head Sports Medicine.
Samantha Genno, MBA, LAT, ATC, Practice Manager
Samantha, originally from Sterling Heights, MI, holds a BS in Athletic Training and an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee, as well as an MS in Exercise Science from Columbus State University in Georgia. In her career as an Athletic Trainer, she has worked with several collegiate athletics teams providing sideline care, injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. She held the positions of Senior Woman Administrator and Associate Head Athletic Trainer at Lincoln Memorial University where she advocated for her athletes, enforced Title IX guidelines, co-chaired the Gender Equity and Diversity Inclusion Committee, oversaw policies and procedures, and represented the university within the South Atlantic Conference. Following her stint in collegiate athletics, Samantha worked for Ready Rebound, based out of Milwaukee, implementing movement assessments and creating injury prevention programs for first responders throughout the country. Samantha joined Dr. Vidal’s team at The Steadman Clinic as her Athletic Trainer in August of 2021. During that time, she ran an efficient clinic, assisted in the operating room, and facilitated in several administrative duties. In September 2024, Samantha took the role of Practice Manager and has been responsible for clinical and surgical scheduling, ensuring smooth operations at the clinic.
Samantha resides in Vail with her husband Robert, a detective for Town of Vail, and their three dogs, Bentley, Harley, and Lincoln. They enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and all of the outdoor activities the Rocky Mountains have to offer. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and reading in her downtime.
Brian Campbell, MS, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer
Brian earned his B.S. in Athletic Training from Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he graduated Magna cum laude. He furthered his expertise by obtaining a M.S. in Rehabilitation Science from California University of Pennsylvania. Brian also holds certifications as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
During his graduate studies, Brian served as an athletic trainer at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he provided comprehensive care to club teams including: hockey, rugby, lacrosse and soccer. He was instrumental in developing innovative rehabilitation programs and optimizing the training facility to accommodate both athletes and the general student population effectively.
Upon completing his masters degree, he accepted the role as an assistant athletic trainer for Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He worked closely with the women’s indoor and beach volleyball teams, baseball and assisted with football. He provided daily injury prevention, care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for his athletes.
Before joining The Steadman Clinic, Brian contributed his expertise for the US Army at Fort Campbell, Kentucky within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F). He was assigned to the 2-506 Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, performing: field coverage, evaluating muscle skeletal injuries, working with soldiers to recover from injuries, optimize soldier’s performance and running physical screens for incoming and deployment returning soldiers.
In January, 2025, Brian joined The Steadman Clinic, where he is proud to be a member of Dr. Leslie Vidal’s team. His role encompasses clinical operations, surgical assistance and various support functions. As a Colorado native, Brian is thrilled to return to his home state and reengage with his favorite outdoor activities.
Carlos Ruano, PA-C
Carlos grew up in Southern California and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating, he worked alongside physical therapists specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, where seeing patients recover from injury and regain their function first sparked his interest in orthopedics. He later moved to North Carolina to complete his Master of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Duke University. During his training, Carlos continued to pursue his interest in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is passionate about helping patients stay active and return to the sports and activities they enjoy.
Outside of work, Carlos enjoys staying active through exercise and various sports, getting involved in his local community, and spending time with friends and family. After spending most of his life in Southern California, he is excited to call the Colorado mountains home and explore all they have to offer.