Dr. R. John Naranja Jr. – Of Counsel

Associate

BAR ADMISSIONS

Massachusetts

EDUCATION

B.S., Biology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Cum Laude

M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Cum Laude
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DeForest Willard Award for Top Resident Distinction

J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
Northeastern University Law Journal

ACCOLADES

Selected to Rising Stars*: 2019

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force Active Duty Service, Major, Orthopaedic Surgeon, 1997-2001

Northern Maine Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgeon, 2001-2009

Experience as the Team Physician for the University of Maine at Fort Kent Sports Programs

MEMBERSHIPS

Massachusetts Bar Association
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Boston Bar Association
Past Asian American Commission Member appointed by State Auditor Suzanne Bump

Dr. John occupies a special niche that few practicing attorneys possess—being both a doctor and a lawyer. The ability to quickly and competently navigate both the medical and legal sides of a case provides an advantage that few firms can offer.

In particular, Dr. John’s journey in becoming a lawyer at Diller Law reveal the core values clients seek for their legal representation. Growing up, Dr. John was strongly influenced by his mother and father, both physicians who emigrated from the Philippines. The idea of helping those who have been injured became a passion that led to the pursuit of medicine and ultimately becoming a physician.

After obtaining his medical degree at Georgetown University and completing an orthopedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. John served as an officer and orthopedic surgeon in the United States Air Force. He received his honorable discharge in 2001. He later developed an active practice that included treating patients who sustained orthopedic trauma, degenerative conditions, occupational impairments and sports-related injuries. Dr. John established himself as an expert through multiple publications related to orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. John then chose to pursue the practice of law. He obtained his law degree at Northeastern University, where he excelled and won multiple law school competitions. He then joined the Diller Law firm as an extension of his passion to help those who have become injured.

Throughout his time at Diller Law, Dr. John has distinguished himself as a passionate advocate for those who have been injured. Both lawyers and medical providers consult Dr. John. Safety and justice in this realm requires an intimate understanding not only of the legal rules that are part of our community, but also an appreciation for the effects, seen and unseen, which victims encounter from unsafe practices. Dr. John is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.

Selected Medical Experiences

Back and Spine

Experience in the diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) for neck pain, back pain, herniated discs and compression fractures of the spine.

Related publication in the medical literature:

Naranja RJ, Vresilovic EJ. “Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Instability in Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine” in Seminars in Spine Surgery ed SW Wiesel and SD Boden; Guest editor RJ Wisneski. 1996 8:261-265
Jeff Silber, Rick Placide, Max Cohen, R. John Naranja, and Edward Vresilovic, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Thoracic Vertebral Biopsy The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 13: 65–69, 2000
Torg JS, Naranja RJ, Pavlov H, Galinat BJ, Warren R, Stine R. “The Relationship of Developmental Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing to Football Injuries Resulting in Reversible and Irreversible Cord Injury: An Epidemiologic Study” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 1996 78A: 1308-1314
Torg JS, Corcoran TA, Thibault LE, Pavlov H, Sennett BJ, Naranja RJ, Priano S. “Cervical cord Neurapraxia: Classification, Pathomechanics, Morbidity, and Management Guidelines” Journal of Neurosurgery 1997 87:843-850

MRI and Diagnostic Imaging

Experience in evaluating a wide range of diagnostic modalities, including xrays, CT scans, MRI’s and bone scans.

Related publication in the medical literature:

Rubin D, Naranja RJ, Kitay G, Kneeland B “Flexor Tendon Tears in the Hand: Use of MR Imaging to Diagnose Degree of Injury in a Cadaver Model” American Journal of Roentgen logy 1995 166: 615-620

Shoulder

Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder dysfunction including treatment with injections, shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder reconstruction.