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 Brown was able to alay my concerns over an issue with his compassion and humor. I highly recommend Dr Brown.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Best to ever do it
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Brown and his staff took excellent care of me during my surgery!
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
I truly dreaded this surgery because of all the misinformation o revived from very well meaning friends and family. From the visit just before heading to rh OR through mentored the next day, every step went perfectly. I am eager to get the second shoulder done sooner than later. I00% recommend Dr. Brown and the Core Specialty surgery center.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very personal and professional. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction and I plan on using Dr Brown for my shoulder surgery. I would recommend Dr Brown based on my initial meeting with him .
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great Doctor! He’s so professional, yet easy to talk to. He did surgery on my left shoulder and he’s now doing surgery on my right.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He’s the best - nothing more needs to be said! Takes his time, explains things very well and is a fantastic surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Brown is a great doctor and surgeon,
I is caring attitude towards the patient being me has been nothing short of excellent thank you Dr. Brown
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Brown is fantastic. His surgical skill and bedside manner are top notch. Everything was explained well, expectations were met, and the entire experience has been completely positive. I cannot recommend him enough.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Brown has really helped my shoulders. He’s the best!
(1 week ago)
Nov-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.
Dr Brown was able to alay my concerns over an issue with his compassion and humor. I highly recommend Dr Brown.
Best to ever do it
Dr. Brown and his staff took excellent care of me during my surgery!
I truly dreaded this surgery because of all the misinformation o revived from very well meaning friends and family. From the visit just before heading to rh OR through mentored the next day, every step went perfectly. I am eager to get the second shoulder done sooner than later. I00% recommend Dr. Brown and the Core Specialty surgery center.
Very personal and professional. Answered all my questions to my satisfaction and I plan on using Dr Brown for my shoulder surgery. I would recommend Dr Brown based on my initial meeting with him .
Great Doctor! He’s so professional, yet easy to talk to. He did surgery on my left shoulder and he’s now doing surgery on my right.
He’s the best - nothing more needs to be said! Takes his time, explains things very well and is a fantastic surgeon.
Dr. Brown is a great doctor and surgeon, I is caring attitude towards the patient being me has been nothing short of excellent thank you Dr. Brown
Dr. Brown is fantastic. His surgical skill and bedside manner are top notch. Everything was explained well, expectations were met, and the entire experience has been completely positive. I cannot recommend him enough.
Dr Brown has really helped my shoulders. He’s the best!