Steven Andrew Johnson, MD| Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Steven A. Johnson, MD, FACS, serves as chair of the department surgery at both MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. He devotes time to strategic and operational initiatives to optimize general surgery and plan of care practices at both hospitals. From a clinical standpoint, Dr. Johnson performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries for patients who require general or acute care.
Prior to joining MedStar Health, Dr. Johnson served as chair of the department of surgery at Capital Health Medical Center, and in tandem, director of surgery and critical care at Capital Health’s Hopewell Campus. Additionally, he served as co-director of the organization’s Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Program. Earlier in his career, Dr. Johnson worked for ChristianaCare Health System in Delaware, where he was appointed associate chief of the Trauma Program and was recognized as a leading trauma specialist and surgical critical care intensivist.
Dr. Johnson is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and surgical critical care. Additionally, he earned a Da Vinci® Robotics Surgeon of Excellence certificate and is a graduate of the Harvard University School of Medicine’s Surgeon Leadership Certificate Program.
Philosophy of care
“MedStar Health has earned a reputation as one of the premier healthcare systems in the region for the delivery of comprehensive surgical services. Tremendous investments are being made in facilities, people, technologies, and programs, to advance and optimize surgical care. I am proud to be part of an organization that is progressive, forward-thinking, and committed to putting the needs of patients first.” —Steven A. Johnson, MD, FACS
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Mass
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Injury
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Bladder Carcinoma
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Mass Index
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colic In Infants
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Depression
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Earlobe Repair
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Endometriosis
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophageal Stricture
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Incarcerated Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Intestinal Adhesions
- Intestinal Perforation
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Liver Cancer
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postoperative Ileus
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Surgical Site Infection
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thigh Fracture
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Uncertain Behavior Of Prostate Lesions
- Urinary Tract Device Complications
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Wall Prolapse
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Weight Loss Surgery Complications
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Adhesiolysis
- Adrenal Surgery
- Appendix Resection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hepatectomy
- Hydrocele Repair
- Ileostomy
- Incision And Drainage Of Bartholin's Gland Abscess
- Intestinal Resection
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Melanoma Resection
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscle Flap
- Nephrectomy
- Omentum Release
- Oncologic Surgery
- Ostectomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parotid Biopsy
- Parotid Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Peritoneal Release
- Pigmented Lesion Removal
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Proctectomy
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Revision Synthetic Substitute
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Skin Debridement
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Spleen Removal
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Surgical Oncology Surgery
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- Tumor Removal
- Tumor Resection
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
- Wound Closure
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MultiPlan, Inc
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- OA Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Employee Health Plan
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Choice POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Navigate
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA EPO
- UHC Passport
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TRICARE East Select
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- First Health PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- POS OA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice POS II
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- First Health PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna VA Exchange
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Network OA
- IH-Indemnity
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare FFS
- HighMark
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-POS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical System (2003)
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2002)
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (1997)
Awards
- Baltimore Magazine, Top Doc, 2025