
Joseph Andrew Johnson, M.D.
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Professional Background
Dr. Johnson was the Chief of the Department of Surgery at Highland Hospital from 2001 to 2022. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency training in general surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester.
Dr. Johnson is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also actively involved in the Geriatrics Education for Specialty Residents Program (GESR).
Certified Specialties
Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Bariatric/GI (SMD)
Chief - Department of Surgery, Bariatric/GI (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1989 - 1993
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1988 - 1989
Awards
Shining Example. 2023
Elethea H. Caldwell, MD Plastic Surgery Residents Teaching Award The Division of Plastic Surgery University of Rochester. 2022
Healthcare Achievement Award. 2017
Elethea H. Caldwell, MD Plastic Surgery Residents Teaching Award. 2014
Shining Example. 2009
Elethea H. Caldwell, MD Plastic Surgery Residents Teaching Award. 2008 - 2000
Shining Example. 2008
President. 1998 - 2000
Publications
Journal Articles
Ahmed AR, Rickards G, Husain S, Johnson J, Boss T, O'Malley W
Obesity surgery.. 2007 December 17 (12):1563-6. Epub 11/15/2007.
Husain S, Ahmed AR, Johnson J, Boss T, O'Malley W
Archives of surgery.. 2007 October 142 (10):988-93. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ahmed AR, O'Malley W, Johnson J, Boss T
Obesity surgery.. 2007 August 17 (8):1075-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Hendrickson RJ, Koniaris LG, Kovach SJ, Johnson JA
Surgical endoscopy.. 2002 September 16 (9):1364. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Principles of Surgery, Companion Handbook (1999)
Chapter: Appendix
Authors: Joseph A. Johnson, MD
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 1999
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