Dr. John A. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, joint preserving techniques and orthopedic trauma. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
Dr. John A. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, joint preserving techniques and orthopedic trauma. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
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Dr Briwn is tge most compassionate Dr I have ever gone to! He is an amazing dr! My family and friends all feel the same just have patience in getting an appointment, every loves him and you just have to wait your turn to see him!
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Professional, knowledgeable, reassuring. Dr. Brown is amazing at what he does.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
1 of the best doctors I have ever dealt with full confidence of his ability.
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Absolutely the BEST, highly recommend Dr Brown & Core Surgical Hospital, everything was about quality patient care…..
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Brown is the best. I really give him 10 Stars
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Impressed with the one on one and not feel rushed, answered all my questions and assured me all is healing well, absolutely recommend!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor! I was on a surgical waiting list and the wait was worth it because Dr Brown fixed my shoulder and I’m so glad.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome Doctor. Great bedside manor. Very friendly and treats everyone with respect.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very pleasant and very informative great visit 👍
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Great person, better surgeon
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
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Sun City West Spine Center
14520 W. Granite Valley Dr. Suite 120 Sun City West, AZ 85375
Dr. John A. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, joint preserving techniques and orthopedic trauma.
Growing up in the Washington D.C. area, Dr. Brown graduated from James Madison University. He then focused on a career in medicine and excelled; completing medical school at Howard University College of Medicine, graduating 2nd in his class and receiving multiple academic honors including the Charles Epps Award for Excellence in Orthopedics. He further pursued a career in Orthopedic Surgery, completing his residency at the University of Maryland where he had the unique opportunity to work and train with the leaders in the field of orthopedics at both the University of Maryland and the Johns Hopkins University. His thirst for further orthopedic training brought him to Santa Monica, CA where Dr. Brown completed an 18 month rigorous sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group where he received extensive, cutting-edge training in knee reconstruction and articular cartilage transplantation as well as the most recent techniques in shoulder surgery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has been involved in the care of multiple professional sports clubs, the men’s and women’s World Cup and Olympic soccer teams, as well as Pepperdine University. He currently serves as an Orthopedic Consultant for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball Club and its minor league affiliates as well as the Arizona Fall League. He continues to serve his community, acting as team physician for three local high schools. Dr. Brown remains dedicated to treating the athlete at all levels.
Dr. Brown remains active in academic medicine. He has written and contributed to numerous articles in academic journals such as the American Journal of Sports Medicine and The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and textbooks such as Practical Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. He routinely lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics to both community groups and academic symposiums. He has traveled both nationally and internationally to places such as Barcelona, Spain to teach the latest techniques in shoulder arthroplasty and reconstruction. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine. He proudly sits as a member of the prestigious medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha.
Dr Briwn is tge most compassionate Dr I have ever gone to! He is an amazing dr! My family and friends all feel the same just have patience in getting an appointment, every loves him and you just have to wait your turn to see him!
Professional, knowledgeable, reassuring. Dr. Brown is amazing at what he does.
1 of the best doctors I have ever dealt with full confidence of his ability.
Absolutely the BEST, highly recommend Dr Brown & Core Surgical Hospital, everything was about quality patient care…..
Dr. Brown is the best. I really give him 10 Stars
Impressed with the one on one and not feel rushed, answered all my questions and assured me all is healing well, absolutely recommend!
Excellent doctor! I was on a surgical waiting list and the wait was worth it because Dr Brown fixed my shoulder and I’m so glad.
Awesome Doctor. Great bedside manor. Very friendly and treats everyone with respect.
Very pleasant and very informative great visit 👍
Great person, better surgeon