Jeffery Scott Johns

I chose the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) because it is a field that aligns well with my core belief that treating an individual holistically is much more than diagnosing and treating an injury or illness. While those are vitally important, PM&R places at least equal importance on restoring identity, reclaiming function, optimizing independence and facilitating reconnection with family and community. I am also driven by the collaborative nature of PM&R, which sits at the intersection of multiple specialties, disciplines and care settings. I truly believe that the best outcomes emerge from teams working seamlessly together for the benefit of the patients we have the privilege to serve.

 As a subspecialist in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, I am pleased to offer this subspecialty care at the physician level within Duke Health for the first time. My additional practice areas include neurorehabilitation and spasticity, as well as rehabilitation following trauma, burns and amputations.

 On a personal note, my wife and I are both from NC and met as undergrads at UNC in 1991. I treasure spending time with my family, which includes our 3 adult daughters, and I also enjoy running, fitness, hiking and traveling.

I believe that every person deserves the opportunity to reclaim function, independence, and quality of life—no matter what challenges they face.