Dr. J. Patrick Johnson Discusses the Coronavirus on the Dr. Phil Show Dr. Patrick Johnson, neurosurgeon, and co-director of the Spine Practice at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, recently appeared on the Dr. Phil Show together with Paula Cannon, Ph.D., professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, and […]
Learn MoreDr. J. Patrick Johnson Participates in “Next Generation” Robotic Spine Surgery
Dr. Terrence Kim, Cedars-Sinai see robotic spine surgery as the way of the future (From Becker’s Hospital Review) The Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles recently purchased a Mazor X Stealth Edition and completed its first spine procedure with the device Dec. 16. Three spine surgeons — Terrence Kim, MD, J. Patrick Johnson, MD, and […]
Learn MoreCedars-Sinai among Top 100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs
Cedars-Sinai was named a Top 100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs for 2019 by Becker’s Hospital Review. The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selects hospitals based on a review of U.S. News & World Report national rankings, CareChex national and regional rankings and Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery designation for neurology and […]
Learn MoreDr. Johnson Interviewed on Dr. Phil’s Phil in the Blanks
Be sure and listen to our own Dr. J. Patrick Johnson, appearing on the most recent episode of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Phil In the Blank podcast. From Phil In the Blanks: Dr. Phil brings a special “Back To School” podcast with renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. J. Patrick Johnson. He talks about how medicine […]
Learn MoreThe Aging Spine and Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease As we age the rubbery discs that normally act as shock absorbers between vertebrae begin to wear and lose their flexibility. Our discs also lose fluid leading to a loss of height. Osteoporosis can cause bones to lose mass and become brittle. Combined with years of repeated daily stresses, the damage can […]
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