Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Some surgeons treat athletes. Dr. Johnson is one — a four-time Ironman finisher and open-water swimmer who has spent two decades repairing the shoulders and knees of people who refuse to sit still. He co-founded Sterling Ridge in 2005 on a simple idea: the standard of care you’d demand for a professional athlete, delivered to your neighbor.

Board Certified, FAAOS

Fellowship-trained, Sports Medicine

Consultant, US Men's National Soccer

4x Ironman Finisher

20+years in practice

4Ironman finishes

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Why patients choose Dr. Johnson

Because he answers the question every injured athlete actually has — when can I get back? — with a plan instead of a shrug. His practice centers on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee, with the treatment philosophy of someone who has personally logged the training miles: surgery when it's right, aggressive non-surgical care when it's better, and a recovery plan built with the rehab team down the hall.

Training & background

Medical school: Boston University School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California — multiple surgical and teaching awards
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Santa Monica Orthopaedic Group
Practice focus: arthroscopic & reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder
Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Consultant to the US Men's National Soccer Team

Awards & certifications

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Super Doctors Texas 2026 — honored 2018–2024 & 2026; Rising Star 2013
Living Magazine “Best of 2026”

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Athletes treating athletes: Dr. Johnson’s perspective.

Patient reviews

4.8 out of 5 from 3,766 Sterling Ridge patient reviews on Google. Read reviews on Google