Dr. Johnson was born and raised just outside of Raleigh, NC. He received his BS degree from NC State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He attained his medical degree at Wake Forest University College of Medicine and while there he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his surgical residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also served as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Johnson served for three years as a general and vascular surgeon in the United States Air Force. Dr. Johnson is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of numerous medical and surgical societies. He has published numerous journal articles on shock and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Johnson has practiced surgery in Carteret County since the summer of 2003. His practice encompasses all of general and vascular surgery. He has special interests in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, biliary surgery and surgical oncology. In the short time he has been in Carteret County, Dr. Johnson has performed the first successful laparoscopic gastric bypass and the first laparoscopic adrenal resection completed at Carteret General Hospital.
Dr. Johnson is dedicated to a team approach to medical care. He maintains a close relationship with his patient’s primary care physicians as well as local and regional consultants.
Dr. Johnson lives in Morehead City with his wife and daughter. He is active in a variety of community service projects, and is also an avid hunter and fisherman. He practices at Carteret Surgical Association and operates at Carteret Surgery Center and Carteret General Hospital.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Ohio State University Medical Center
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Wake Forest School Of Medicine - 1994
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Location & Hours
Carolinas Center For Surgery
306 Medical Park Ct, Morehead City, NC 28557
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Surgery
Other Specialty
Conditions Addressed
Intestinal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hernia
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Procedures Performed
Small Bowel Resection
Appendectomy
Colonoscopy
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Appendectomy
Skin Surgery
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Hernia Repair
Cholecystectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Bariatric Surgery
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Insurance Accepted
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