Dr. James Johnsen, MD, MPh
Orthopedist
660 Golden Ridge Rd 250 Golden Colorado, 80401About
Dr. James Johnson is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Johnson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Johnson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. He focuses on complex shoulder injuries including procedures for the rotator cuff, instability and total shoulder. Dr. Johnson also treats knee injuries including ACL repair, ligament and cartilage restoration. When he's not working, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending time with his family and golden retriever staying as active as possible.
Education and Training
UCLA BS 1987
UCLA, Behavioral Sciences MPh 1989
George Washington Medicine MD 1994
Yale School of Medicine Orthopedic Residency 1999
Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Fellowship 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
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What kind of physical therapy comes after knee surgery?
We start PT 1 or 2 days following surgery. Depending on what surgery you have, PT will usually be twice a week. READ MORE
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Awards
- Top Doc 2014 5280
- Yale Orthopaedic Research Award 1999 Yale School of Medicine
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