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Dr. Derek R. Johnson M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Derek R. Johnson M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(22)
8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 260 Denver CO, 80230
Rating

4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Femur Fracture
  • Abnormal Gait

Fellowships

  • Rocky Mountain Joint Replacement Denver  

Dr. Derek R. Johnson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 260

8101 East Lowry Boulevard Suite 260 -
Denver, CO 80230
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Knight Spine and Sports, PC

7800 E Orchard Blvd Suite 350 -
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Dr. Derek R. Johnson M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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