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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 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 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
Practice locations
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5601 Loch Raven Blvd
Smyth Bldg Ste G1
Baltimore, MD, 21239
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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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