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.
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I waited over an hour and a half to go over my MRIs. This was a follow up and I have never met the doctor. Follow up wasn't even with the original NP that I met. Disappointed.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
I had a great first impression of both Dr Czerwein and the staff… I am confident that I will continue to have a very good outcome
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very friendly in professional. Explain things thoroughly and gave options for treatment.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr, Czerwein was Extremely informative, patient, and caring he saw me on short notice and giving me the care that I needed to get better I truly appreciated his kindness. While I’m sure he was extremely busy. I couldn’t be happier with. CZERWEIN he made my day. Thank you Dr. Czerwein!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Doctor Czerwein is my choice to trust my lumbar health care. Top notch medical team and customer facing staff. A surgeon and his staff offering outstanding healthcare.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Everything was great , fast and very efficient.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent doctor
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Czerwein takes the time to listen and he truly cares.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent doctor understands your pain.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always explains things and gives options. Takes the time to listen to patients concerns
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-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.
I waited over an hour and a half to go over my MRIs. This was a follow up and I have never met the doctor. Follow up wasn't even with the original NP that I met. Disappointed.
I had a great first impression of both Dr Czerwein and the staff… I am confident that I will continue to have a very good outcome
Very friendly in professional. Explain things thoroughly and gave options for treatment.
Dr, Czerwein was Extremely informative, patient, and caring he saw me on short notice and giving me the care that I needed to get better I truly appreciated his kindness. While I’m sure he was extremely busy. I couldn’t be happier with. CZERWEIN he made my day. Thank you Dr. Czerwein!
Doctor Czerwein is my choice to trust my lumbar health care. Top notch medical team and customer facing staff. A surgeon and his staff offering outstanding healthcare.
Everything was great , fast and very efficient.
Excellent doctor
Dr. Czerwein takes the time to listen and he truly cares.
Excellent doctor understands your pain.
Always explains things and gives options. Takes the time to listen to patients concerns