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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I. Can’t recall all of the kindness’s I received when un
(2 days ago)
Dec-2025
Awesome doctor!! Very caring and very respectful! Thank you Dr. Brown!!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
I feel very lucky to have been referred to Dr. Brown. He is persona le, listens to concerns and issues and collaborates on treatment. I felt I had input and had all my concerns heard.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Doctor Brown is a very kind and caring person. I really appreciate him .
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent Doctor glad I went to him
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Brown performed surgery on a rotator cuff and muscle tear. I am 4 months post op and am thrilled with the results. He is personable, listens without rushing you and answers your questions. I would highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Brown is a wonderful, caring doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great Dr answered all my questions and has a great personality easy to talk to, so pleasant!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Informative, kind, professional!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Brown immediately put me at ease and I was confident that he is a great surgeon. Well worth waiting for!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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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.
I. Can’t recall all of the kindness’s I received when un
Awesome doctor!! Very caring and very respectful! Thank you Dr. Brown!!
I feel very lucky to have been referred to Dr. Brown. He is persona le, listens to concerns and issues and collaborates on treatment. I felt I had input and had all my concerns heard.
Doctor Brown is a very kind and caring person. I really appreciate him .
Excellent Doctor glad I went to him
Dr. Brown performed surgery on a rotator cuff and muscle tear. I am 4 months post op and am thrilled with the results. He is personable, listens without rushing you and answers your questions. I would highly recommend him.
Dr Brown is a wonderful, caring doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
Great Dr answered all my questions and has a great personality easy to talk to, so pleasant!!
Informative, kind, professional!
Dr Brown immediately put me at ease and I was confident that he is a great surgeon. Well worth waiting for!!