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Joe Johnson, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

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specialties & services

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP) Lobectomy Mediastinoscopy Pleurectomy with Decortication (P/D) Pneumonectomy Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy

  • Bio & Insurance Information

    Dr. Johnson graduated the medical school from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and completed two residency programs: one at Carolinas Medical Center and the other at Medical Center of Central Georgia. He is specialized in Thoracic Surgery and board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Johnson has been in practice for more than 20 years and is affiliated with South Georgia Medical Center. During his career, he has also contributed to 2 publications of medical interest.

  • Education & Training

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    Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

    Medical School

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    Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency

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    Medical Center of Central Georgia

    Residency

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

  • Publications & Memberships

    Dr. Joe Johnson has contributed to 2 publications.

    Initial experience with routine selective carotid arteriography by vascular surgeons

    Morgan, J.H., Johnson, J.H., Brown, R.B., Harvey, R.L., Rizzoni, W.E., Tyson, C.S., Robinson, S.J., Solis, M.M.; Am Surg. 2006 Aug.

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    Plasma-modified ACT can be used to monitor bivalirudin (Angiomax) anticoagulation for on-pump cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

    Jabr, K., Johnson, J.H., McDonald, M.H., Walsh, D.L., Martin, W.D., Johnson, A.C., Pickett, J.M., Shantha-Martin, U.; J Extra Corpor Technol. 2004 Jun.

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