Dr. J. Patrick Johnson

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 Visits with Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD 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 ...

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.

Dr. Johnson Keynote Speaker at the SBMT Annual World Congress - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD 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...

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.

Join Us for the 8th Annual SSF Robotics Course - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD 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...

Dr. Johnson was recently a guest of Professor Alan Crockard and Professor Adrian Casey of the National College of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen’s Square in London, England.

Dr. Johnson Visits Neurosurgical Colleagues at Queen’s Square - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Dr. Johnson was recently a guest of Professor Alan Crockard (center) and Professor Adrian Casey (right) of the National College of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen’s Square in London, England. Dr. Johnson had studied under Professor Crockard, who was Chief of Neurosurgery in the 1990s in London...

Dr. Vaccaro was recently a Visiting Professor with us at Cedars Sinai and lectured at the Spine Center Grand Rounds on the current treatment of spinal trauma, of which he is a renowned authority. He and Dr. Johnson have been close professional colleagues over their entire careers

Dr. Johnson Visits with Dr. Alexander Vaccaro - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Dr. Vaccaro was recently a Visiting Professor with us at Cedars Sinai and lectured at the Spine Center Grand Rounds on the current treatment of spinal trauma, of which he is a renowned authority. He and Dr. Johnson have been close professional colleagues over their entire careers. Dr. Vaccaro has be...

A recent study published in the journal Neurology reveals concerning findings about the long-term effects of concussions, even when suffered only once, on cognitive health in individuals. The results indicate that concussions may be linked to increased cognitive decline later in life, regardless of whether the individual seemed to have fully recovered from the injury.

Twins Study Sheds Light on Long-Term Impact of Concussions - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD A recent study published in the journal Neurology reveals concerning findings about the long-term effects of concussions, even when suffered only once, on cognitive health in individuals. The results indicate that concussions may be linked to increased cognitive decline later in life, regardless of....

DISC Sports & Spine Center (“DISC”) has welcomed Dr. J. Patrick Johnson to its roster of world-renowned spine surgeons. Dr Johnson will maintain his practice and continue as a Director of the Cedars Sinai Spine Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center where he has served since 2001.

Dr. Johnson Joins as Partner with DISC Sports & Spine Center - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD DISC Sports & Spine Center (“DISC”) has welcomed Dr. J. Patrick Johnson to its roster of world-renowned spine surgeons. Dr. Johnson, who joins as partner, is a globally recognized neurosurgeon and instructor who is renowned for his trailblazing work in minimally invasive spine surgery. “Pat’...

As summer comes to an end, it’s time for kids to head back to school. For many, this means a return to sports practices and games. While school athletics provide many benefits, they also carry some risks – particularly when it comes to concussions.

Protecting Young Athletes from Concussion Risk as Fall Sports Begin - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD As summer comes to an end, it’s time for kids to head back to school. For many, this means a return to sports practices and games. While school athletics provide many benefits, they also carry some risks – particularly when it comes to concussions. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injur...

Dr. Johnson recently spoke as the Honored Guest Speaker at the Georgia Neurosurgical Society's annual meeting at The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia.
https://spine-practice.com/dr-johnson-visits-spine-institute-alumnus/Dr. Johnson to share his insights as the Honored Guest

Dr. Johnson Visits Spine Institute Alumnus - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD J. Patrick Johnson, MD, Speaks at the Georgia Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting Dr. Kevin Ammar is an alumnus of the Spine Institute Foundation fellowship program, a board-certified neurosurgeon, and is presently serving as the President of the Georgia Neurosurgical Society, a group that advocate...

According to a recent CBS News segment (March 28, 2023), female athletes struggle to receive proper concussion treatment and diagnosis due to a lack of research. The article states that “the vast majority of sports concussion research has been conducted on male athletes” and that this disparity is leading to a “gender gap” in understanding and addressing the issue for female athletes.

Gender Gap in Concussion Research - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD According to a recent CBS News segment (March 28, 2023), female athletes struggle to receive proper concussion treatment and diagnosis due to a lack of research. The article states that “the vast majority of sports concussion research has been conducted on male athletes” and that this disparity ...

Dr. Johnson appeared on the February 9, 2023 Dr. Phil Show discussing the head trauma and concussions risks involved in contact and collision sports and whether children should be allowed to play these sports.

Dr. Johnson Appears on the Dr. Phil Show - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD   Dr. Johnson appeared on the February 9, 2023 Dr. Phil Show discussing the head trauma and concussions risks involved in contact and collision sports and whether children should be allowed to play these sports.

Save the Date! July 13–16, 2023 | Summer Spine Symposium with Cedars Spine at Cedars Sinai and Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian | Park City, UT

Save the Date! July 13–16, 2023: 20th Annual Cedars Spine Meeting - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Get ready to network with top-tier spine programs! You are invited this summer to attend the 20th Summer Spine Symposium with Cedars Spine at Cedars Sinai and Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian in Park City, Utah. This collaborative partnership between two powerhouse programs – NY Presbyt...

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, recently appeared on ABC News 7, Los Angeles, speaking about a new ALS treatment developed at Cedars-Sinai and published in the journal Nature Medicine. The groundbreaking treatment could potentially protect diseased motor neurons in the spinal cord of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Dr. Johnson on ABC News: New ALS Treatment - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD J. Patrick Johnson, MD, recently appeared on ABC News 7, Los Angeles, speaking about a new ALS treatment developed at Cedars-Sinai and published in the journal Nature Medicine. The groundbreaking treatment could potentially protect diseased motor neurons in the spinal cord of patients with amyotroph...

J. Patrick Johnson, MD, hosted Dr. Luiz Pimenta, a longtime friend and colleague, during his recent visit to Los Angeles. Dr. Pimenta is an innovator in developing lateral access spine surgery.

Dr. Johnson Host Visit from Dr. Luiz Pimenta - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD J. Patrick Johnson, MD, hosted Dr. Luiz Pimenta, a longtime friend and colleague, during his recent visit to Los Angeles. Dr. Pimenta is an innovator in developing lateral access spine surgery called XLIF (Nuvasive INC) and DLIF (Medtronic Inc) procedures, among others. Dr. Pimenta’s visit focused...

J. Patrick Johnson, M.D., will be Course Co-Chair at the 7th Annual SSF Robotics Course being held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Seattle Science Foundation in Seattle, WA.

J. Patrick Johnson, M.D. Co-Chairing 7th Annual SSF Robotics Course - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD J. Patrick Johnson, M.D., will be Course Co-Chair at the 7th Annual SSF Robotics Course being held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Seattle Science Foundation in Seattle, WA. From the Seattle Science Foundation: The 7th Annual SSF Robotics Course aka “Everythi...

J. Patrick Johnson, M.D., will be a featured participant at the upcoming Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, being held on October 8th through the 12th in San Francisco.

2022 CNS Annual Meeting—Neurosurgery Connected - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD J. Patrick Johnson will be a featured participant at the upcoming Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, held on October 8th through the 12th in San Francisco. On Monday, October 10th, Dr. Johnson will be among the faculty speaking at the CNS Dinner Symposia 2: “Enabling Technologies in...

“We’re excited that we proved the safety of this approach, but we need more patients to really evaluate efficacy, which is part of the next phase of the study,” said Dr. Johnson, who is also the vice chair of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai. “Proving that we have cells that can survive a long time and are safe in the patient is a key part in moving forward with this experimental treatment.”

Dr. Johnson Participates in Study Confirming Safety ALS Treatment - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Cedars-Sinai Investigators Confirm Safety of Therapy Targeting Motor Neurons That Die in Patients With ALS For the first time, an investigational therapy using stem cells and a protective protein has been shown to be safe in humans. The therapy targets motor neurons that die in patients with ALS. Th...

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Dr. Johnson was on hand last weekend with the Cedars Medical Team on the sidelines at Sofi Stadium for the World Champion LA Rams for the opening game this season.

Cedars Medical Team at Sofi Stadium - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Dr. Johnson was on hand last weekend with the Cedars Medical Team on the sidelines at Sofi Stadium for the World Champion LA Rams for the opening game this season. Dr. Johnson is again leading the evaluation team for players with concussion and other neurological injuries.

Dr. Johnson has written extensively on Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and other conditions, with articles appearing in Neurosurgical Focus, and the Journal of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the AANS.

Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia: What You Should Know - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Chiari malformation and syringomyelia are related disorders that occur when the cerebellum, part of the brain, extends down too far into the spinal canal. This can cause problems with balance, movement, and thinking. Chiari malformation and syringomyelia can also cause tethered spinal cord, a condit...

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Cedar-Sinai is ranked No. 2 in the nation on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll and regionally ranked as the No. 1 hospital in California and No. 1 in the Los Angeles metro area.

Cedars-Sinai Ranked One of America's Best Hospitals - The Spine Practice of J.Patrick Johnson, MD Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Cedar-Sinai is ranked No. 2 in the nation on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll and regionally ranked as the No. 1 hospital in California and No. 1 in the Los Angeles metro area. The hospital was re...