John Von Thron, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Profile
John Von Thron, MD, is a graduate of Princeton University and the Medical University of Charleston, SC. His residency was completed at the University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville. Dr. Von Thron’s areas of expertise include:
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hand and Arm Surgery
General Orthopedics
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgeon
An Orthopaedic Surgeon is educated in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. This specialist is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Arts
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
1980 - 1984
Doctor of Medicine
Medical University of SC/Charleston, Charleston, SC
1986 - 1990
Internship
University of FL HSC, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
1990 - 1992
Residency
University of FL HSC, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
1992 - 1996
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
From the Doctor:
I enjoy helping people get to better heath. I try to help you understand what is going on and make sure that you have a good treatment plan to get you back to doing what you enjoy. I practice with a conservative approach and believe that most conditions can be treated and that surgery is the last resort. There are many things that we can do these days to make people feel better without having to go under the knife.
Outside of the office, I serve as the head team physician at Providence School of Jacksonville.