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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Always thorough, listens, understands for evaluation and next steps! Positive reinforcement!
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Brown spent time explaining the options and answered all my questions. I am super excited to be seeing him in the next few months to take next steps to improve my health!
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Brown is a very empathetic doctor who explains procedures in easily understandable ways!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
I am very happy how everything has progressed. It has been a wonderful experience from the first scheduled appt.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Brown gave me and my husband a thorough explanation about the body location of and procedures for the surgery. He patiently answered the questions we had. At the close of the appointment, I felt less apprehensive about the surgery and recovery.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
The best in the west’… see if you can clone this dr
Great surgeon, affable and superior before manners… wonderful clinician
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Brown was very friendly and a great communicator. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand which I appreciate.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. John Brown is alway very nice and listens well.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Wonderful surgeon! I love that he walk into my appt on time. I never feel rushed with him and he will explain everything I want or need to know.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
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.
Always thorough, listens, understands for evaluation and next steps! Positive reinforcement!
Dr Brown spent time explaining the options and answered all my questions. I am super excited to be seeing him in the next few months to take next steps to improve my health!
Dr. Brown is a very empathetic doctor who explains procedures in easily understandable ways!
I am very happy how everything has progressed. It has been a wonderful experience from the first scheduled appt.
Dr Brown gave me and my husband a thorough explanation about the body location of and procedures for the surgery. He patiently answered the questions we had. At the close of the appointment, I felt less apprehensive about the surgery and recovery.
The best in the west’… see if you can clone this dr Great surgeon, affable and superior before manners… wonderful clinician
Dr Brown was very friendly and a great communicator. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand which I appreciate.
Dr. John Brown is alway very nice and listens well.
Wonderful surgeon! I love that he walk into my appt on time. I never feel rushed with him and he will explain everything I want or need to know.
Excellent Doctor