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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The Core Institute is a first class hospital. Everyone is friendly and very personable and professional. I would recommend it to anyone. My overnight stay was excellent.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very attentive to my needs and concerns. Highly recommend him
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Brown is absolutely the best doctor ever. He cares about his patients!!!
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
I just love Dr. Brown. He has helped me with any air question. I had very sympathetic just the best encounter I’ve had.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very personable makes you feel at ease and takes the time to go over different procedures to go forward with
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Brown was
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Brown. He's top drawer in my book.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Every now and then you meet the Dr. extraordinaire. Kind, knowledgeable and at the same time a down to earth human being. It’s been a very rewarding experience for me.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
First visit and felt comfortable and relaxed in his presence. Dr Brown and his assistant were friendly and explained everything they were doing.
(1 week ago)
Jul-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.
The Core Institute is a first class hospital. Everyone is friendly and very personable and professional. I would recommend it to anyone. My overnight stay was excellent.
Very attentive to my needs and concerns. Highly recommend him
Dr. Brown is absolutely the best doctor ever. He cares about his patients!!!
I just love Dr. Brown. He has helped me with any air question. I had very sympathetic just the best encounter I’ve had.
Very personable makes you feel at ease and takes the time to go over different procedures to go forward with
Awesome
Dr. Brown was
I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Brown. He's top drawer in my book.
Every now and then you meet the Dr. extraordinaire. Kind, knowledgeable and at the same time a down to earth human being. It’s been a very rewarding experience for me.
First visit and felt comfortable and relaxed in his presence. Dr Brown and his assistant were friendly and explained everything they were doing.