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Dr. John Robert Johnson, MD

Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
49 years of experience
Norton Spine Specialists 210 E Gray St Ste 701, Louisville, KY 40202

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Brief Intro

Dr. John R. Johnson, a native of Pikeville, Kentucky, earned his B.A. from the University of Kentucky, and graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine where he also completed his residency training. Dr. Johnson completed two post graduate training programs in spine surgery: one in Louisville under Kenton D. Leatherman, M.D., and one at the University of Toronto under Edward H. Simmons, M.D. Clinically, Dr. Johnson is a subspecialist in spinal surgery with particular interest in scoliosis treatment; he helped introduce the Cotrel-Dubousset rodding technique to the United States. Dr. Johnson has also achieved national recognition for pacesetting anterior/posterior surgery, and works to constructively narrow the parameters for its use. Dr. Johnson is co-director of the Norton Hospital Leatherman Spine Center and currently serves as professor and chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson has been involved in the development of several spinal instrumentation systems that are used worldwide. He has authored multiple journal publications, and has been a guest professor throughout the world making presentations to orthopaedic groups regarding the treatment methods of various spinal disorders. More importantly, he continues to research new rodding techniques and devices to continue to improve the treatment of spinal disorders.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine - 1976

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Norton Spine Specialists
210 E Gray St Ste 701, Louisville, KY 40202

Specialties Treated

Occupational Medicine
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis

Procedures Performed

Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Better Health
Molina Healthcare
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Meritain Health
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
Tricare
UniCare

Cancer 12
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 13
Orthopedics 21
Neurology & Neurosurgery 16
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 20
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 25
Diabetes & Endocrinology 7
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 20
Psychiatry 32
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 15
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Long Term Care 8
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 9