Dr. John K. Czerwein Jr. completed his medical degree at The Chicago Medical School in Northern Chicago, IL. Dr. Czerwein was fellowship-trained at Brown University Alpert Medical School/University Orthopedics at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I.
Dr. John K. Czerwein Jr. completed his medical degree at The Chicago Medical School in Northern Chicago, IL. Dr. Czerwein was fellowship-trained at Brown University Alpert Medical School/University Orthopedics at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of University Orthopedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Very good Dr, every time I see him, my back stops hurting. Thanks to him.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
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(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He knew his stuff and explained very well
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
I have been a patient of Dr Czerwein for around a decade. I went through a successful spine operation with him in the past. As I continue to age new medical issues arise. I continue to receive proper care from these medical professionals. 5 stars isn’t enough to cover the excellence with Dr Czerwein and his staff.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always very comfortable with Dr Czerwein, Leslie Billington and staff. Total trust in them as I’ve been seeing them for many years.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent consultation, understood my concerns and provided a surgical solution that is minimally invasive reducing my recovery time to a few weeks. Really nice guy.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Seems like a very nice Dr..I felt he was in a hurry and was rushing to be done with appt.Felt like I wasn't important as much. This is all new to me .. Wanted to hear the best options..
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He very nice and understanding.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Courteous prompt staff timely and caring thanks to all
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Leslie was the person who reviewed my MRI results. She is exceptional understanding my needs. Leslie was compassionate and immediately offer herself to finding solutions to alleviate my pain and get to the source of the problem area by offering follow up testing.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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University Orthopedics - Johnston
1524 Atwood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919
Dr. John K. Czerwein Jr. specializes in the treatment of orthopaedic spinal disorders in adult and adolescent patients. Treating all disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Czerwein takes great care in providing each patient with an individual treatment plan with the goal of restoring function and the return to an active and healthy life. Plans may include conservative non-operative treatments such as physical therapy or cortisone injections as well as surgical options.
Dr. Czerwein is one of the only spine surgeons specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures in the region.
Dr. Czerwein attended college at Providence College before completing his medical degree at The Chicago Medical School in Northern Chicago, IL. Dr. Czerwein finished his orthopaedic internship and residency at Albert Einstein University-Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He furthered his education and training with a Spine Fellowship at Brown University Alpert Medical School/University Orthopedics at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I.
On the personal side, Dr. Czerwein and his wife Melissa, reside in Northern Rhode Island with four children. In his free time, Dr. Czerwein is a foodie and enjoys traveling for food and pleasure as well as snowboarding, triathlons, exercising and is an avid outdoorsman.
Very good Dr, every time I see him, my back stops hurting. Thanks to him.
.
He knew his stuff and explained very well
I have been a patient of Dr Czerwein for around a decade. I went through a successful spine operation with him in the past. As I continue to age new medical issues arise. I continue to receive proper care from these medical professionals. 5 stars isn’t enough to cover the excellence with Dr Czerwein and his staff.
Always very comfortable with Dr Czerwein, Leslie Billington and staff. Total trust in them as I’ve been seeing them for many years.
Excellent consultation, understood my concerns and provided a surgical solution that is minimally invasive reducing my recovery time to a few weeks. Really nice guy.
Seems like a very nice Dr..I felt he was in a hurry and was rushing to be done with appt.Felt like I wasn't important as much. This is all new to me .. Wanted to hear the best options..
He very nice and understanding.
Courteous prompt staff timely and caring thanks to all
Leslie was the person who reviewed my MRI results. She is exceptional understanding my needs. Leslie was compassionate and immediately offer herself to finding solutions to alleviate my pain and get to the source of the problem area by offering follow up testing.