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Joseph Andrew Johnson, M.D.

Joseph Andrew Johnson, M.D.

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Surgery

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Contact

Appointment (585) 341-0366
Fax (585) 341-6516
Administrative (585) 341-0364

Locations

Bariatric Center

1000 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-0366 Get Directions
General Surgery

1000 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-0366 Get Directions

About Me

Professional Background

Dr. Johnson is an expert in laparoscopic surgery for many conditions including splenectomy, bowel resections, anti-reflux procedures, hernia repair and gallbladder removal. In addition, Dr. Johnson performs weight loss (bariatric) surgery through the Bariatric Surgery Center at Highland Hospital, on...
Dr. Johnson is an expert in laparoscopic surgery for many conditions including splenectomy, bowel resections, anti-reflux procedures, hernia repair and gallbladder removal. In addition, Dr. Johnson performs weight loss (bariatric) surgery through the Bariatric Surgery Center at Highland Hospital, one of the top programs in New York State for minimally-invasive weight loss surgery. Dr. Johnson is the Division Chief of Bariatric and GI Surgery at the University of Rochester.

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

Education

MD | New York Medical College. 1988

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

Trends in internal hernia incidence after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

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.

Small-bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: etiology, diagnosis, and management.

Husain S, Ahmed AR, Johnson J, Boss T, O'Malley W

Archives of surgery.. 2007 October 142 (10):988-93. Epub 1900 01 01.

Cholecystectomy during laparoscopic gastric bypass has no effect on duration of hospital stay.

Ahmed AR, O'Malley W, Johnson J, Boss T

Obesity surgery.. 2007 August 17 (8):1075-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Gamma probe-confirmed laparoscopic accessory splenectomy.

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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