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’ve had him since 2011 he’s always been great, that’s why I’m still with him.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Mrs. G says thank you for being a Rockstar doc!!!
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very informative and friendly.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Thorough efficient friendly & beautiful smile
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very personable and answered all my question. I feel confident in his recommendations to resolve my shoulder issues
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Brown is amazing 💪💖‼️
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
The Best you can get!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very informative and caring. Dr was not in a hurry and spent time with us answering all questions.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Brown is an absolute Rockstar. Informative, to the point and personable.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-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.
I’ve had him since 2011 he’s always been great, that’s why I’m still with him.
Mrs. G says thank you for being a Rockstar doc!!!
Very informative and friendly.
Thorough efficient friendly & beautiful smile
Very personable and answered all my question. I feel confident in his recommendations to resolve my shoulder issues
Dr Brown is amazing 💪💖‼️
Excellent
The Best you can get!
Very informative and caring. Dr was not in a hurry and spent time with us answering all questions.
Dr. Brown is an absolute Rockstar. Informative, to the point and personable.