Tyler Johnston

Tyler Johnston, M.D., is a dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He provides clinical care at UC Irvine Medical Center, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center in Costa Mesa, UCI Health in Tustin, and the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Hospital.

His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic reconstruction of the meniscus, ACL and knee ligaments, shoulder instability, rotator cuff repair, and complex shoulder replacement.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Dr. Johnston holds a medical degree and a master’s in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Stanford Hospital, followed by a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Duke University, where he served as assistant team physician for multiple varsity sports teams. He further pursued international fellowships in trauma surgery in Madrid, Spain, and shoulder surgery in Nice, France, under Professor Pascal Boileau.

His research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and orthopaedics, focusing on biomechanics, medical device innovation, and clinical outcomes. He is an invited speaker nationally and internationally on these topics. As a Feagin Leadership Program alumnus, he is committed to healthcare innovation and mentoring future physician leaders.

Dr. Johnston is board-certified by the Medical Board of California (License #A131701, active since 2014). While he has authored peer-reviewed manuscripts, specific publications and advisees are not listed in the provided materials.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Feagin Leadership Program Graduate, Duke University

Advising and Professional Engagement: Though formal students are not listed, Dr. Johnston's involvement in medical education through the UCI School of Medicine, residency programs, and surgical skills lab suggests active mentorship. His leadership training and invited lectures indicate a strong commitment to academic development and innovation in orthopaedics.

Laboratories and Teams: Dr. Johnston collaborates within the UCI Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and participates in multidisciplinary teams across UCI Health and the Veterans Affairs system. His work integrates clinical practice with academic research, particularly in biomechanics and surgical outcomes.