Dr. Johnson, an esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon, brings leadership honed at UC Davis Medical Center and Rideout Health to St. Elizabeth Healthcare. With a robust publication record and active participation in national lung cancer trials, Dr. Johnson is recognized internationally for his insights into staging and treating early-stage lung cancer.

At St. Elizabeth, Dr. Johnson aims to reshape the landscape of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Focused on implementing lung cancer CT screening for at-risk patients, he envisions earlier detection and more curative therapies, presenting a pivotal moment in lung cancer management.

In his role in Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Johnson seeks to establish a collaborative, evidence-based approach to lung nodule and cancer care at St. Elizabeth. Specializing in minimally invasive General Thoracic Surgery (excluding cardiac procedures), he brings his expertise to various thoracic conditions, including esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and pleural space diseases.

Excited about the transformative possibilities, Dr. Johnson comments, “It is truly exciting to be involved in the management of lung cancer during this pivotal, paradigm-shifting time.” With his commitment to innovation, Dr. Johnson is poised to make significant contributions to thoracic surgery at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.