
Overview
Dr. Johnson is originally from Minneapolis, MN and completed his undergraduate studies at the Revelle College of the University of California, San Diego. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry finishing Magna Cum Laude and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While at Pittsburgh, he developed his desire to pursue a career in Orthopaedic Surgery, while working with world renowned Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeons.
He underwent Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he was elected Chief Administrative resident. As Chief resident, he helped oversee the entire residency program, and was awarded journal club grants from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. He was also awarded a Hark Lectureship grant and served as a team physician for the Chicago Public Schools’ athletic program. Additionally, his position as chief resident earned him the opportunity to work at spring training with the Chicago Cubs. Following residency, he furthered his spine surgery training with a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego under Dr. Steven R. Garfin.
Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Fractured Spine, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Hip Replacement, and Spinal Fusion.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
18785 Brookhurst St., Suite 100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
24331 El Toro Road Suite 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Herniated DiskDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.