Dr. Derek R. Johnson M.D.
Orthopedist
8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 260 Denver CO, 80230About
Dr. Derek Johnson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Johnson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Johnson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Femur Fracture
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Rocky Mountain Joint Replacement Denver
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