Our Neurospine Surgeons

Experience, technology and trust are the benchmarks of care
at The Spine & Neuro Center.

John D. Johnson, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Johnson specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as brain and peripheral nerves. Dr. Johnson received his Medical Degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham followed by a General Surgery Internship. He then completed a 6-year Neurosurgical Residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center – Lexington in 1998. He is Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained and is active in the advancement of spinal surgery through his participation in leading clinical research studies. Dr. Johnson has presented numerous medical presentations on throughout his medical career and is actively involved on many Huntsville community boards.

Specialties:

  • Neuro Spine Surgery, Spine and Brain Trauma, Brain Tumors, Complex Spine

Board-Certified:

  • American Board of Neurological Surgeons

MD:

  • University of Alabama School of Medicine Birmingham, AL

BS, Chemistry:

  • Auburn University, Auburn AL Magna Cum Laude

Neurosurgical Residency:

  • University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY

Hospital Appointments:

  • Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL
  • Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, AL
  • The Surgery Center, Huntsville, AL

Professional Associations:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Southern Neurological Society
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Madison County Medical Society
  • Medical Association of the State of Alabama
  • Congress of Neurologically Surgeons
  • Neurosurgical Society of Alabama

University Affiliations:

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham, Assistant Clinical Professor

Clinic Locations:

  • Huntsville & Decatur