John Dunn, MD

Dr. Dunn is a nationally recognized sub-specialist upper extremity and nerve surgeon, who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Uniformed Services University and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Dunn graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology from Colgate University. While at Colgate, Dr. Dunn was named a Lowe’s All American in Division I NCAA athletics. Dr. Dunn then earned his medical degree at Michigan State. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center where he was named the chief resident, researcher of the year, and distinguished resident of the year. Dr. Dunn then completed a hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the prestigious Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In 2018 Dr. Dunn was bestowed the Mazurek Award – which is given to the top orthopaedic surgeon scholar in the United States Military. Dr. Dunn also served as chief of orthopaedics in Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad, Iraq.

Dr. Dunn has written over 160 scientific articles and specializes in the treatment of problems affecting the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system like carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, fractures of the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow and utilization of advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques when possible. Dr. Dunn also is an expert on the use of cutting edge techniques and stem cell therapies.

Professionally, Dr. Dunn is actively involved in the governance of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and formerly with the Society Of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Dunn has also served as the Chief of the Department of Clinical Investigations at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and director of research for the Texas Tech and WBAMC orthopaedic surgery residency programs, which have won a number of national awards for research.

“My research has been focused on new therapies and treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma and minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat complicated upper extremity conditions and injuries. I am excited to offer these modalities and surgical care to my adopted hometowns of El Paso and Las Cruces.”

Dr. Dunn lives in El Paso with his wife, Christina Dunn, MD, and their 6 children. He enjoys playing hockey, coaching youth sports, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus of Immaculate Conception.

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