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Christopher K. John, MD
Christopher K. John, MD
Sports Medicine
Interim Vice-Chair, Orthopaedics; Section Chief, Sports Medicine
(4.8 out of 5)
VTC Faculty
Carilion Clinic
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
Accepting new patients
Offering Virtual Visits
"Seeing athletes of any age return to their sports and activities without pain is absolutely the most fulfilling part of my job."
Videos
Carilion Orthopaedic Surgery Series - Christopher John, M.D.
1 minute 9 seconds
Carilion Clinic is proud to take care of student athletes across our region. Dr. John, chief of sports medicine, has treated not only high school, college and professional athletes but also keeps weekend warriors healthy and active. Learn more - https://www.carilionclinic.org/sportsmed Audio described version: https://youtu.be/eThsibhrv-o
PT After Shoulder Surgery Helps Patients Recover Faster
2 minutes 15 seconds
Frozen shoulder and a rotator cuff tear kept Robin Allen from doing the things she loved. Find out why she chose to do physical therapy at Carilion Clinic's Sports Performance and Rehabilitation facility following her surgery with Carilion's Sports Medicine section chief Christopher John, M.D. Learn more: https://www.carilionclinic.org/sportsmed Audio described version: https://youtu.be/AXrqh6uVw1s
Locations
Background
Medical School
- University of Louisville School of Medicine
Fellowships
- Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
Internships
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
NPI
- 1952388878
Residencies
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Services
Conditions Treated
- Ankle, achilles tendinitis
- Any body part, Separations/dislocations
- Clavicle, fractures (collar-bone)
- Elbow pain, activity related injuries or condition
- Elbow, biceps, injury/tear
- Elbow, bursitis
- Elbow, dislocations
- Elbow, injuries
- Elbow, tendinopathy
- Elbow, tennis and golfers
- Knee pain, acute and/or activity related injuries
- Knee, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Knee, fractures
- Knee, instability or dislocation
- Knee, ligament injury or tear
- Knee, meniscal tears or injuries
- Knee, Patella dislocation
- Knee, sprains and strains
- Knee, tendon ruptures
- Shoulder AC joint (injury or arthritis)
- Shoulder pain, activity related injuries
- Shoulder, arthritis
- Shoulder, biceps, injury/tear
- Shoulder, bursitis
- Shoulder, dislocations
- Shoulder, impingement
- Shoulder, instability or dislocation
- Shoulder, labral tear
- Shoulder, rotator cuff injuries or disease
- Shoulder, sprains and strains
- Stress, fractures
- Wrist, cubital tunnel
Treatments Offered
- Clavicle, fracture repair (open/closed)
- Elbow, arthroscopy (scope)
- Elbow, tendon repair/biceps/triceps
- Elbow, ultra-sound guided injections
- Foot, achilles repair
- Knee, ACL reconstruction, primary and revision
- Knee, arthroscopy (scope)
- Knee, meniscal repair
- Knee, meniscectomy
- Knee, patellar dislocation reconstruction
- Shoulder, arthroscopy (scope)
- Shoulder, joint replacement (partial and total)
- Shoulder, Reconstruction for instabilty and tear
- Shoulder, repair/reconstruction (AC joint)
- Shoulder, rotator cuff repair
Biography
Dr. John completed his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina before attending the University of Louisville School of Medicine to earn his medical degree. He then completed an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at University of Alabama Hospitals and a fellowship in sports medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.
As a sports medicine physician at Carilion Clinics Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Dr. John specializes in shoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopy; rotator cuff, shoulder and elbow instability; elbow tendonitis and all knee sports injuries. He is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and assistant clinical professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Dr. John is the team physician at Virginia Military Institute, Southern Virginia University, Roanokes Patrick Henry High School, and Valley Select Lacrosse. He is also a reviewer for Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.
When Dr. John is not in the office, he enjoys swimming, tennis, cycling, travel, and watching his childrens sports teams. He is married and has three children.
As a sports medicine physician at Carilion Clinics Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Dr. John specializes in shoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopy; rotator cuff, shoulder and elbow instability; elbow tendonitis and all knee sports injuries. He is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and assistant clinical professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Dr. John is the team physician at Virginia Military Institute, Southern Virginia University, Roanokes Patrick Henry High School, and Valley Select Lacrosse. He is also a reviewer for Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery.
When Dr. John is not in the office, he enjoys swimming, tennis, cycling, travel, and watching his childrens sports teams. He is married and has three children.
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Accepted Insurance
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Surgery should go well.