John A. Brown, MD
Areas of Specialty 
Sports Medicine
Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy
Articular Cartilage Restoration
Education
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
2003-2004
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
University of Maryland Medical Systems
Baltimore, Maryland
2000-2003
Internship
Maricopa Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
1998-2000
Medical School
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC
1994-1998
Masters in Biotechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Rockville, Maryland
1992-1993
Bachelor of Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
1987-1991
Sports Medicine Experience
Genzyme Certified: Articular Cartilage Implantation (ACI)
USA men's and women's National Soccer Team: assistant team physician
Women's World Cup Soccer: assistant team physician
Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College: assistant team physician
Federation of International Volleyball: assistant team physician
University of Maryland: training room and on-field orthopedic care football, lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, baseball athletics
Club Rugby: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Varsity Athletics: football, wrestling, baseball
Honors and Awards
Dr. James Wood Intern of the Year
Maricopa Medical Center Presented to surgical intern displaying exceptional clinical and academic skills
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) Inducted 3rd year medical school
Academic Achievement Award
HUCM Received graduating class rank of 2
Dr. Charles H. Epps, Jr. Award
HUCM Presented to individual with highest potential for achievement in orthopedic surgery
Dr. John L. Towsend Award
HUCM Presented for excellence in the study of Medicine
Merck Pharmaceutical Award
HUCM Acknowledged for Highest Scholastic Records
Gate Pharmaceuticals Award
HUCM Received for outstanding performance in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Award
HUCM Presented for excellence in the study of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mitchell-Kiernan Fellowship
HUCM Awarded competitive medical school fellowship in surgical research
Dr. Joseph Leland Johnson Award
HUCM Achieved distinction in Physiology demonstrated through academic excellence
Dr. Charles West, Sr. Award
HUCM Received highest cumulative average in Gross Anatomy, Basic Neurosciences and Histology
Dr. Lawrence M. Marshall Award
HUCM Presented for distinguished performance in Biochemistry
Maryland Scholarship Award
HUCM Awarded academic excellence scholarship
Presentations
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Bones & Joints, West Wing Elementary School, February 2008.
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. What’s New at The CORE Institute?, La Loma Village, March 2008.
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Shoulder Injury Management, Embassy Suites North, April 2008.
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Issues from an Orthopedic Perspective, Arizona Geriatric Association, October 2008.
Management of the Arthritic Knee
Community presentation at the Sun Health Spring Symposium
Sun City, Arizona
Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in the Golfer
Community presentation for Sun Health Community Education and Wellness Centers
Sun City, Arizona
Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Young Patient
Smith and Nephew Resident's Arthroplasty Course
Scottsdale, Arizona
On Field Management of Urgencies and Emergencies
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
Management of Shoulder Dislocation in the Young Patient
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
Shoulder Problems in the Overhead Throwing Athlete
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
Achilles Tendon Rupture: treatment and rehabilitation
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
Articular Cartilage Defects: Treatment Options and Outcomes
Presentation at the Southern California Articular Cartilage Consortium
Santa Monica, California
Management of the Multiple Shoulder Dislocator
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
ACL Injury: Prevention and Treatment
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
The Athletes Hip: Problems and Management
Fellow's lecture series, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group
Santa Monica, California
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Young Patient
Grand Rounds presentation, University of Maryland resident lecture series
Baltimore, Maryland
Alternatives to Total Knee Arthroplasty
Grand Rounds presentation, University of Maryland resident lecture series
Baltimore, Maryland
Research and Publications
ACL Graft Size Mismatch: The Use of Patient Height and ACL Size as an Indicator of Graft Length.
Abstract submitted AOSSM Specialty Day
New Orleans, Louisiana
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Strength of the Biotenodesis Screw versus Suture Anchors.
Submitted for publication JSES
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Strength of the Biotenodesis Screw versus Suture Anchors.
Podium presentation, ASSH
September 2004
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Strength of the Biotenodesis Screw versus Suture Anchors.
1st place resident research award: Maryland Orthopaedic Society
May 2003
Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures: New Techniques of Repair.
Current Opinions in Orthopaedics
2003, Vol. 14: 285-290
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Strength of the Biotenodesis Screw versus Suture Anchors.
Presentation at the Andrew Burgess Orthopaedic Research Symposium
University of Maryland
June 2003
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression and Distal Clavicle Excision.
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Publication pending
Occult Hip Pain in the Athlete: Athletic Pubalgia, Sports Hernia and Osteitis Pubis.
Textbook of Sports Medicine
Publication pending
Clinical Observations on the Hypotensive Effects of Isoflurane and the Role of Nitric Oxide.
Mitchell-Kiernan surgical fellowship. Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC
Biography