Meet Dr. Johnson

Birthplace:

Kingsport, Tennessee

Education:

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Highest Honors
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis

Residency:

Fitzsimons Army Medical Center,
Denver, Colorado

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - Recertified 1998

Awards:

Two Army Commendation Medals for Service in Operation
Desert  Shield/Storm
1990 Army Commendation Medal
1978 Distinguished Military Graduate
1977 Phi Beta Kappa
Kentucky Colonel
Black Belt Isshin-Rya Karate

Memberships:

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow, Arthroscopy Association of North America
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Southern Medical Association
Knoxville Academy of Medicine
Tennessee Medical Association

Positions:

Chief, Department of Surgery, East Tennessee Baptist Hospital, 2000
Vice Chief, Department of Surgery, East Tennessee Baptist Hospital, 1999
Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, 1999
Chief, Orthopaedics, Fort Knox, 1990-93

Multiple publications and presentations on orthopaedic topics in national journals and meetings.

Special
Interests:

Complicated Knee and Shoulder Problems
Athletic Injuries
Total Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy
Martial Arts Injuries