John H. Wilckens, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About John H. Wilckens
Professional Titles
- Medical Director for Orthopaedics at White Marsh
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
John Wilckens, M.D., is a sports medicine specialist who treats patients with a variety of sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions, including baseball injuries, running injuries and shoulder problems.
Dr. Wilckens serves as the medical director of Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics at White Marsh.
Dr. Wilckens holds research interests in sports medicine, adolescent sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, running injuries, injury prevention and arthroscopy.
Dr. Wilckens serves as team physician for the U.S. Naval Academy’s athletic programs. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and serves on the Council of Delegates for American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Return to Play | Closler (October 2019)
How the Gophers' captain returned to soccer months ahead of schedule after torn ACL | Star Tribune (October 2018)
AMSSM Shoulder Dislocation Podcast with Drs. John Tokish and John Wilckens | AMSSM Podcast (November 2017)
SLAP Tear Prevention Tips for Baseball and Softball Players | Johns Hopkins Medicine (June 2017)
Research Interests
adolescent sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, running injuries and arthroscopy, Sports medicine
Selected Publications
Dewan AK, Petre BM, Wilckens JH, Zikria BA. Factors Affecting Perceptions of Open, Mini-Open, and Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques Among Medical Professionals. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Sep;44(9):E317-25.
Goerger BM, Marshall SW, Beutler AI, Blackburn JT, Wilckens JH, Padua DA. Anterior cruciate ligament injury alters preinjury lower extremity biomechanics in the injured and uninjured leg: the JUMP-ACL study. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Feb;49(3):188-95. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092982. Epub 2014 Feb 21.
Kilcoyne KG, Ebel BG, Bancells RL, Wilckens JH, McFarland EG. Epidemiology of Injuries in Major League Baseball Catchers. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;43(10):2496-500. doi: 10.1177/0363546515597684. Epub 2015 Aug 28.
Srikumaran U, Stein BE, Tan EW, Freehill MT, Wilckens JH. “Upper-Extremity Peripheral Nerve Blocks in the Perioperative Pain Management of Orthopaedic Patients: AAOS Exhibit Selection.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Dec 18;95(24):e1971-13. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.01745.
Wilson EK, Deweber K, Berry JW, Wilckens JH. Cutaneous infections in wrestlers. Sports Health. 2013 Sep;5(5):423-37. doi: 10.1177/1941738113481179.
Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (Council of Delegates)
- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-442-2089
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
Expertise
Education
Indiana University Health and Hospitals
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1990Naval Medical Center San Diego
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988The George Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1980Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
102 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr Wilckens is always personable and made me feel comfortable and confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Excellent at listening and bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
I have seen Dr. Wilckens for many years, he has perfomed many surgeries on my knee. He couldn't be more thorough, compassionate, and honest with his opinions on my health I would highly recommend him to any of my family members or friends. My husband and I are both patients of Dr.Wilckens and we just love, and trust him with our medical needs .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
The provider was professional, answered all of my question, and provided a detailed follow up plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Dr Wilckens got my son in for surgery very quickly and was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Wilckens helped me to feel that he had my best interest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I had an excellent experience. Dr. Wilckens and [ ] are very professional and kind providers. They listened to everything I said and explained my diagnosis and treatment options. I feel very lucky to have them as my providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr Wilckens is very attentive and listened to my concerns, and put a game plan in place regarding my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
The doctor delivered the best experience I've had in a decade. I can't to him as and opinion and his bedside manner, level of listening to me, and care was night and day. He offered me options, holistic and medical opinions, job addition to giving me a roadmap to envision to get to the healthy state in aiming for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr Wilkens is the best knee orthopedic doctor I come all the way from Florida for his care. Dr Wilkens demonstrates his professionalism and his expertise in addition to his bed side manners are exemplary!!! [ ]PA is also very knowledgeable and caring to their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Very patient and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Excellent car and communication!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr Wilckens is one of the best !! My husband and I have had him as our provider for orthopedic for many years . We have never been disappointed and have always had a delightful and positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Knows what they are talking about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
I like how he gave options and explained how the reason I came for my appt wasn't the best option and explained why it wasn't the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr Wilckens and [Staff] are always very attentive to my needs and spend the time necessary to make sure my concerns are addressed and questions answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Exceptionally through and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Excellent provider thorough thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Good (actually great) listener, includes patient in the discussion of the problem and approaches to treatment (great communicator), offers pragmatic approaches to follow-on care, highly credible because of his experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Highly competent and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very good doctor!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. Wilckens is wonderful. Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
The doctor is great and knows what he is doing well. I'm grateful to have a better knee because of him.