DarrenLeeJohnsonMD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University KY College of Medicine

Overview of Dr. Johnson

I am a nationally recognized physician in the field of sports medicine, particularly in complex knee surgery, currently serving as the Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky. I also serve as head team orthopedic surgeon to the UK Wildcats as well as a busy clinical practice in treating patients throughout the commonwealth and surrounding states. Have particular interest in the prevention, treatment of ACL injuries in the athletically active.

Office
740 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536
Book by Phone+1(859) 249-9795

Fax+1 859-257-0168

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1993
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1987
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1988 - Present
KY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1992 - 2000
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Editorial Commentary: Routine Use of Suture Tape Augmentation for Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery Is Not Justified.
Jason R Ferrel, Caitlin E Conley, Darren L Johnson
Arthroscopy. 2024-09-01
1 citations
Incidence of Osteoarthritis Diagnosis Within 5 Years of Surgery Was Greater Following Partial Meniscectomy Than Meniscus Repair and/or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Recon...
Matthew Skinner, Breanna Sullivan, Caitlin Conley, Darren Johnson, Mary Lloyd Ireland
Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2024-04-01
Sex Differences in Quadriceps Atrophy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear.
Meredith K Owen, Kelsey R Casadonte, Nicholas T Thomas, Christine M Latham, Camille R Brightwell
Sports Health. 2024-03-04

Press Mentions

UK Sports Medicine Surgeon Performs First MACI Cartilage Repair in Kentucky and MidwestMarch 2nd, 2017
UK College of Health Sciences Researchers Find Potential Key to Long-Term Knee Health After InjuryJanuary 13th, 2024