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 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
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
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TRICARE East Select
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Network OA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- TRICARE East Prime
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-HMO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Student Resources
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- HighMark
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-POS
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice
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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