Steven Andrew Johnson, MD| General Surgery | MedStar Health
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 Pain
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- 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
- 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
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- 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
- 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
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Liver Cancer
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- 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
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- 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
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Aortic Rupture Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Bladder Stone Removal
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Colostomy
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Endocrinology Care
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopy
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Ileostomy
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Incision And Drainage Of Bartholin's Gland Abscess
- Internal Jugular Central Line Placement
- Intestinal Resection
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunostomy
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lower Body Lift
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Melanoma Resection
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscle Flap
- Neobladder Creation
- Omentum Release
- Ostectomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parotid Biopsy
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Peritoneal Release
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Posterior Fossa Craniotomy
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Skin Debridement
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Surgical Oncology Surgery
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- 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
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- HighMark
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- OA Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- POS OA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-POS Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Choice Fund PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Navigate
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Choice POS II
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Medicare FFS
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Choice POS
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Student Resources
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-HMO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Beech Street PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- IH-POS
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
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)