John H. Flint, M.D.

Elbow, Hand, Shoulder, Trauma, Wrist

Verified Patient Rating: 5

(1,251) Patient Reviews and Ratings

About Dr. John Flint

Board-certified and fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon Dr. John Flint joined Flagstaff Bone & Joint in 2010. After graduating summa cum laude from Brigham Young University, Dr. Flint completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and his residency program in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a top ten hospital for orthopaedic surgery. He then went on to receive fellowship training in surgery of the upper extremity at Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. During his training, he worked with hand surgeons trained at the Mayo Clinic and Duke University Hospital and trained under the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Dr. William Mallon. Dr. Flint cared for the triple-A baseball team the Durham Bulls during their run to become the 2009 International League Champions.

Dr. Flint has worked extensively on issues related to health policy, medical education, and legislative issues pertaining to orthopaedic patients. He has lobbied on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to protect Medicare beneficiaries’ access to orthopaedic care.

Dr. Flint is bilingual, with fluency in Spanish and English.

Upper extremity surgeon Dr. John Flint is available to see patients at Flagstaff Bone & Joint's Flagstaff and Kingman locations.

Locations

Flagstaff
525 North Switzer Canyon Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
United States
Kingman
2331 Hualapai Mountain Road
Suite A
Kingman, AZ 86401
United States

Credentials

Education & Training

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Doctor of Medicine: University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Upper Extremity Surgery: Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., Chapel Hill, NC
Board-Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

Arizona Orthopaedic Society
American Association for Hand Surgery

Surgical Facility Affiliations

Flagstaff Medical Center
Northern Arizona Healthcare Orthopaedic Surgery Center
The Surgery Center at Flagstaff Bone & Joint

Hospital Affiliations

Flagstaff Medical Center
Northern Arizona Healthcare Orthopaedic Surgery Center
The Surgery Center at Flagstaff Bone & Joint

Disclaimer: Medical Financial Affiliations

The Surgery Center at Flagstaff Bone & Joint

News

The Surgery Center at Flagstaff Bone & Joint Is Now Open
The Surgery Center at Flagstaff Bone & Joint performed their first cases on April 17, 2020. The surgery center, located at 501 N. Switzer Canyon Drive in Flagstaff, is an independent, physician-owned ambulatory surgery center with doctors…
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Dr. Flint Writes: Wide Awake Hand Surgery
Dr. John Flint wrote the article: Wide Awake Hand Surgery, which was featured in the November 2015 edition of the Flagstaff Business News.

Modern medicine is a marvel. The practice of medicine continues to improve with…
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How Can Medical Experts Disagree? Written by Dr. Flint
Dr. John Flint wrote the article: How Can Medical Experts Disagree?, which was featured in the December 2015 edition of the Flagstaff Business News.

As a patient and a provider I have been fascinated…
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Videos

Client Testimonial: Marshall

Blog

Pizza & Hands

By: John Flint, MD

What do they have to do with each other?

Turns out a lot, and much more than just delivering pizza to your mouth. Hands are amazing instruments that we utilize nearly every moment at work, at home, or at school. Hands are also critical in making a…

Patient Reviews

Dr. Flint treated me a very kind and considerate professionalism. He explained what was happening to my hand and what my treatment options were at this time. I loved that he used the ultrasound to guide him in the steroid injection to maximize the benefits I might receive.

– Helen B.

Dr. Flint took the time to answer all of my questions about my orthopedic issue. He was very patient with me and seemed to care about my concerns and well-being.

– Henry C.

I had a foreign body in my finger and Dr. Flint operated on it and he was amazing! I'd recommend him to any one!

– Jenny G.

Long drive – well worth the trip for therapy & Dr. Care. Dr. Flint was excellent, compassionate and I feel he did a very good job. Ariel is great! Very good at helping get past the physical & mental trauma.

– Donna

Was very pleased with the way Dr. Flint and the staff at Flagstaff Bone and Joint treated me. This was my first surgery. They took the time to fill me in on what to expect. It put me in a more relaxed state. I would gladly refer someone to you.

– Ray C.

Dr. Flint was very friendly, knowledgeable and accurate with his diagnosis and small procedure he applied in the office.

– Pamela F.

He is very pleasant and easy to talk to, took the time to explain my solution. Gave me a shot and it did not hurt. I will always see him if I am in pain.

– Catherine M.