Dr. J. Patrick Johnson

04/08/2025

What We Miss When We Talk About CTE Only After Violence
The recent tragic event in New York has once again pushed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) into the national conversation.

What We Miss When We Talk About CTE Only After Violence The recent tragic shooting in New York has once again pushed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) into the national conversation — this time under a cloud of violence and confusion. The alleged gunman claimed to be suffering from CTE, a con...

27/06/2025

High performers—athletes, entertainers, executives—are often conditioned to push through discomfort. In many fields, ignoring pain is seen as a sign of grit, focus, and mental toughness. But when it comes to the spine, that instinct can come at a steep cost.

High performers—athletes, entertainers, executives—are often conditioned to push through discomfort. In many fields, ignoring pain is seen as a sign of grit, focus, and mental toughness. But when it comes to the spine, that instinct can come at a steep cost. Endurance is valuable—but so is kno...

05/05/2025

May 3rd marks World Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Day, promoted by the Spondylitis Association of America to raise awareness of this serious, often misunderstood condition. J. Patrick Johnson, MD is a renowned neurosurgeon who coauthored Introduction. Ankylosing Spondylitis. The article appeared in Neurosurgical Focus

May 3rd marks World Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Day, promoted by the Spondylitis Association of America to raise awareness of this serious, often misunderstood condition. Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, causing inflammation of the joints between the ve...

12/02/2025

The season may be over—but player safety is a year-round priority in the NFL, and Dr. J. Patrick Johnson is a key figure in these initiatives, serving as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) on NFL sidelines.

The season may be over—but player safety is a year-round priority in the NFL. Dr. J. Patrick Johnson has been a key figure in these initiatives, serving as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant (UNC) on NFL sidelines. A UNC is a neutral doctor who helps identify and diagnose concussions for NFL p...

12/02/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. J. Patrick Johnson has once again been recognized on both Super Doctors and Los Angeles Magazine’s “Top Doctors” lists for 2025!

We’re proud to share that Dr. J. Patrick Johnson has once again been recognized on both Super Doctors and Los Angeles Magazine’s “Top Doctors” lists for 2025. Dr. Johnson has been selected for Super Doctors every year since 2008 and Top Doctors since 2006, making him one of the most consiste...

27/12/2024

Dr. J. Patrick Johnson delivered a keynote lecture at the recent NYC-MISS 2024, held December 13-14 at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery in New York City. Jesus Lafuente, MD, Roger Hartl, MD J. Patrick Johnson, MD, pictured below.

Dr. J. Patrick Johnson delivered a keynote lecture at NYC-MISS 2024, held December 13-14 at Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery in New York City. His presentation focused on cervical degenerative diseases treated with advanced 3- and 4-level cervical artificial disc replacement techniques, underscor...

28/10/2024

Mark your calendar for December 7, 2024, as Drs. J. Patrick Johnson, Terrence Kim, and Doniel Drazin—leaders with a combined 50+ years of experience in Computer Image Guided Surgery (IGS) and robotic spinal surgery—will chair the 9th Annual SSF Robotics Course, “Everything Cool in Spine Surgery,” at the Seattle Science Foundation.

J. Patrick Johnson Co-chairs 9th Annual Robotics Course Mark your calendar for December 7, 2024, as Drs. J. Patrick Johnson, Terrence Kim, and Doniel Drazin—leaders with a combined 50+ years of experience in Computer Image Guided Surgery (IGS) and robotic spinal surgery—will chair the 9th Annual...

28/10/2024

Explore a selection of educational videos featuring Dr. J. Patrick Johnson, MD, a leading neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders and minimally invasive spinal surgery, presented in collaboration with the Seattle Science Foundation (SSF).
https://spine-practice.com/dr-johnson-and-the-seattle-science-foundation/

09/07/2024

Dr. J. Patrick Johnson has been featured on Los Angeles magazine’s prestigious list of “Top Doctors 2024.”

Each year, Los Angeles magazine highlights the most recommended doctors across various specialties, providing a trusted resource for patients seeking top-tier medical care.

Dr. J. Patrick Johnson has been featured on Los Angeles magazine’s prestigious list of “Top Doctors 2024.” Each year, Los Angeles magazine highlights the most recommended doctors across various specialties, providing a trusted resource for patients seeking top-tier medical care. The selection ...

11/04/2024

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, visits with Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife, Robin McGraw, at the ribbon-cutting for Merit Street Media, Dr. Phil’s new multi-platform media network, which he recently launched in Dallas, Texas.

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, visits with Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife, Robin McGraw, at the ribbon-cutting for Merit Street Media, Dr. Phil’s new multi-platform media network, which he recently launched in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johnson is a longtime friend and frequent guest of Dr. Phil’s, appearing on ...

11/04/2024

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, recently spoke at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Annual World Congress, 2024, in Los Angeles. Dr. Johnson presented a Keynote lecture on Modern advances in Spine Care: The Past, Present, and Future.

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, recently spoke at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Annual World Congress, 2024, in Los Angeles. Dr. Johnson presented a Keynote lecture on Modern advances in Spine Care: The Past, Present, and Future. The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics fosters collab...

22/11/2023

Please join us for the 8th Annual SSF Robotics Course, “Everything Cool in Spine Surgery,” scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Seattle Science Foundation in Seattle, WA.

Everything Cool in Spine Surgery Please join us for the 8th Annual SSF Robotics Course, “Everything Cool in Spine Surgery,” scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Seattle Science Foundation in Seattle, WA. This event promises to be an enlightening experience for professionals in the fi...