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Furia was born in Providence, R. I., graduated from Brown University, and received his MD degree from Vanderbilt University. He served as a surgical intern at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and then moved to Rochester, N.Y to complete his orthopedic training at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Furia devoted one additional year to his formal education by working as a sports medicine fellow in the Baylor College of Medicine system in Houston, Texas. In Houston he had the opportunity to work closely with the professional athletes, team physicians, athletic trainers, and exercise specialists for the Houston Oilers, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, and Houston Hot Shots.

The author has extensive writing experience. He has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals and books such as The American Journal of Sports Medicine, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Orthopedics, The Journal of Arthoplasty, Orthopedic Secrets, and The Journal of Pediatrics. He has also authored numerous fitness articles for The Daily Item newspaper, Men's Health Online, and Medscape Orthopedics Online. John Furia has spoken on orthopedic, fitness, and sports medicine related topics to both local and national audiences including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and the American Medical Athletic Association.