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Meet Mitchell John II, MD

Dr. John is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He brings extensive expertise in various orthopedic surgical techniques, including joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and fracture management.

Dr. John has particular expertise in upper extremity surgery and incorporates innovative surgical approaches such as the subscapularis-sparing technique for total shoulder replacement. His comprehensive training in both the United States and France has equipped him with advanced techniques in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery.

His patient care philosophy centers on ensuring patients fully understand their condition, treatment options, and recovery expectations. Dr. John is especially attuned to the challenges patients face navigating the healthcare system and strives to explain complex medical concepts in ways that empower patients to make informed decisions.

Outside of work, Dr. John enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Megan and daughter Evangeline through skiing, hiking, and fishing, and he’s the family’s go-to chef, especially for Cajun cooking.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
  • Major: Biology
  • Minors: Business Administration and Chemistry

Medical School

  • Louisiana State University, New Orleans
  • Special note: Among first medical students to rotate through newly constructed University Medical Center in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina

Residency

  • Orthopedic surgery residency in Tampa, Florida
  • Served as Administrative Chief Resident in final year

Fellowship

  • Trained at The Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth
  • Additional fellowship training in France

Honors & Memberships

  • Alexander King Award: Top medical student pursuing a career in orthopedics
  • Blaine Markee Outstanding Chief Resident Award

Quick Facts

Mitchell John II, MD Quick Facts

Dr. Mitchell John II, MD — upper extremity orthopedic surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Specialties

Hand & WristArm & ElbowShoulderJoint ReplacementSports Medicine
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Westminster

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Dr. John's Reviews

Gary T Brunson
October 28, 2026

My experience was really really good from the front desk to the nurses that provide her assistance to the doctor to the anesthesiologist and to the surgery personnel I felt very well taken care of, and I appreciate everybody being so personal with me…

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Trevor O'Connor (Trevor O'Connor)
October 21, 2026

Dr John is top notch!!! Explained everything in terms anyone could understand and he gives you his full attention.

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Jim Curtis
October 14, 2026

My visit w/ Dr. John very informative & helpful. He explained the issues w/ my left rotator cuff & discussed the options for treatment. He explained the X-Rays & RMI's & we had good Q&A discussion. I will continue to see Dr. John !

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Rachel Zamora
October 9, 2026

Compassion, empathy and wry knowledgeable. Took time to explain in detail. Also called later to help me clarify my injury!

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Jim Myers
October 7, 2026

Everything about the experience was excellent. Dr. John has excellent bed side manner and my surgery was a success.

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Jackie Kalivas
October 4, 2026

Dr John performed Carpal Tunnel surgery on my hand 6 weeks ago. My surgery was a complete success! He was extremely informative about the procedure and what to expect in recovery. I am no longer experiencing any pain and back to normal. I would recom…

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