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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Professional and caring!
Very happy with results and recovery from shoulder replacement!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
He's killing it !
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Brown has been absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful for his professionalism, support, and the way he has guided me through this process. He made me feel genuinely taken care of. He is a top shoulder surgeon, and I would highly recommend him.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
He’s the best! I have had 2 shoulder replacements and they are good! Back to normal and no pain now! Thank you!
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
So helpful as always and literally the best! Explained everything to me in great detail and made me feel very comfortable! :)
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Great personality with even better skills.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Brown is informative, well prepared and experienced. I appreciated his candor and competence.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He is the best. Always friendly
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He's a great doctor takes his time. Makes sure you understand the procedure and what to expect.
(1 week ago)
Sep-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.
Professional and caring! Very happy with results and recovery from shoulder replacement!
He's killing it !
Dr. Brown has been absolutely amazing. I’m so grateful for his professionalism, support, and the way he has guided me through this process. He made me feel genuinely taken care of. He is a top shoulder surgeon, and I would highly recommend him.
He’s the best! I have had 2 shoulder replacements and they are good! Back to normal and no pain now! Thank you!
So helpful as always and literally the best! Explained everything to me in great detail and made me feel very comfortable! :)
Great personality with even better skills.
Dr Brown is informative, well prepared and experienced. I appreciated his candor and competence.
Excellent surgeon.
He is the best. Always friendly
He's a great doctor takes his time. Makes sure you understand the procedure and what to expect.