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.
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 Brown is one of the best Doctors I've been a patient of.. and I've had many. Professional, kind, attentive.. and let's say normal..
Wonderful doctor who understands his patients needs
He is very present in the office, he explains all choices!
Fantastic doctor. Takes his time to explain things and is extremely caring. What a top notch guy. I was referred to him through the Next Door App. I'm now recovering from shoulder surgery 4 weeks ago. I don't think there is anyone better than Dr. Brown!
He was on time, very nice, got to the point and drew pictures to describe what he was talking about and what he was going to do.
Dr. Brown is an excellent doctor who is very willing take the time to talk and listen.
Always smiling and positive. Knows his stuff!
Great job, Doc. Your my favorite surgeon.
Best Dr. ever! Talented surgeon, kindly listens well and is so positive and friendly. I wish all doctors had the same work ethic and caring attitude!!❤️
He's just one of the nicest doctors I've ever met. He also is just very good it is job and makes you feel comfortable.