Dr. Johnson grew up in Minneapolis and completed his undergraduate studies at Revelle College at UC San Diego, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Chemistry and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating at the top of his class and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society – where he first developed his passion for orthopedic and spine surgery under world-renowned faculty. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he was elected Chief Administrative Resident, overseeing the entire residency program. He received journal club grants from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, as well as a Hark Lectureship grant. He served as a team physician for the Chicago Public Schools' athletic program – and his role as Chief Resident earned him a memorable opportunity to work with the Chicago Cubs during spring training.
While spine surgery is performed by both orthopedic and neurological surgeons, Dr. Johnson trained alongside both during his fellowship under Dr. Steven R. Garfin at UC San Diego – one of the most respected spine programs in the country – gaining firsthand experience with the full range of advanced surgical approaches to spinal disorders. He was awarded the DePuy Spine Fellowship Award.
Dr. Johnson's leadership extends well beyond the operating room. He has served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Surgery at Saddleback Hospital and was selected to participate in the prestigious MemorialCare Leadership Academy. He has earned a Lean Leader Certification and is one of only a few dozen physicians nationally to have graduated from Optum's prestigious Sequoia Fellowship. He has served as the inaugural President of OrthoWest since its founding, and has lectured locally, regionally, and nationally on spinal disorders and their treatment, and has taught courses in both traditional open and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.
He has been recognized as a Super Doctors® Rising Star for three consecutive years, named one of America's Top Physicians, and selected to Orange Coast Magazine's Top Doctors list multiple times.
Outside of the office, Dr. Johnson is an avid skier and snowboarder and can often be found supporting his daughter's athletic pursuits or following his son's theatrical career.
Awards
- Dr. Johnson was named by his peers to the Super Doctors Southern California list for 2017
- ‘Top Doctors’ (Spinal Surgery)
- Orange Coast Magazine, January 2017
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Patient Testimonials
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Website-reviewsToday, two months after my surgery on May 27th , a minimally invasive fusion, I am feeling once again like a new person. More than performing the surgery required, I am especially thankful to Dr. Johnson for the time he spent with me both prior to the operation and during my recovery. In all circums...~ AM ~
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Website-reviewsI am an older patient who, although suffering many years from partial arthritis, has been a fairly active person all my life. After returning from a cross country flight to Houston, I began to experience an unbearable pain that left me bedside for almost a week. It was then that I had the good fortu...
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Website-reviewsDr. Johnson For months I suffered with back, hip & leg pain. Dr. Johnson operated (MIS TLIF) on Tuesday morning. That same night I was up walking in the hospital hall. Thursday morning, I came home. Each day since has been better than the one before. Dr. Johnson is a young, dedicated, inspired & agg...
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Website-reviewsThis is way overdue. I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, L4/L5 concern. Dr. Bryce Johnson was my surgeon for a Fusion on March 12, 2012. I, like anyone else with back problems was apprehensive to have the surgery done. Dr. Johnson placed me in a comfort zone and was NEVER pushy about moving forwar...
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