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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Excellent visit, very detailed and informative
(2 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Brown has a wonderful personality that puts the patient at ease. He’s very positive in explaining what is happening to your joints and muscles. He gives many options for treatments. The best thing I like about Dr. Brown is that he really listens to you and does not seem in a rush.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
He explained things well and answered all my questions.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Love Dr Brown!! Very caring and skilled. I have now had 4 surgeries from him his bedside manner is amazing, informative and calming. Would give him the highest recommendation!
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Professional and compassionate
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Outstanding surgeon, great person, and a great bedside manner. Made me feel very comfortable before and after my surgery.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Best Dr
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very personable. He did mind answering any of my questions. Very upbeat attitude.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
A truly top notch doctor . Compassionate and caring . Excellent result on my shoulder
(1 week ago)
Apr-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.
Excellent visit, very detailed and informative
Dr. Brown has a wonderful personality that puts the patient at ease. He’s very positive in explaining what is happening to your joints and muscles. He gives many options for treatments. The best thing I like about Dr. Brown is that he really listens to you and does not seem in a rush.
He explained things well and answered all my questions.
Love Dr Brown!! Very caring and skilled. I have now had 4 surgeries from him his bedside manner is amazing, informative and calming. Would give him the highest recommendation!
Professional and compassionate
Outstanding surgeon, great person, and a great bedside manner. Made me feel very comfortable before and after my surgery.
Excellent
Best Dr
Very personable. He did mind answering any of my questions. Very upbeat attitude.
A truly top notch doctor . Compassionate and caring . Excellent result on my shoulder