Dawn Johnson, MD
My specialties:
- Cancer (oncology)
- General surgery
Professional interests:
- Breast cancer surgery and its multidisciplinary treatment
- High-risk breast cancer treatment
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Breast oncology
- Virtual visits
I am a general surgeon specializing in breast cancer surgery. My professional interests include breast cancer surgery and its multidisciplinary treatment, high-risk breast cancer treatment and laparoscopic surgery. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions. I am also the co-medical director of the Piper Breast Center.
What is your practice philosophy? I believe in educating and empowering the patient to make the decision that is right for them regarding their surgical treatment. I am present to provide education based on my knowledge and expertise regarding treatment options, and to support you and answer your questions. Inevitably questions come up after the visit given the abundant information that comes with a diagnosis, particularly cancer, and I am always available to answer those questions.
Hometown: Le Mars, Iowa
What are you passionate about? I am passionate about keeping up with the ever-changing world of medicine. We have made so many exciting advances over the past 20 years of my career which have benefited the cancer patient and general surgical patients.
Something I have learned from my patients is a cancer diagnosis is life-altering but patients are smart, strong and very resilient.
With your visit at the Piper Breast Center you will have access to all specialists needed for comprehensive breast care in one place. We work closely to provide you with the diagnosis and treatment plan in a timely fashion.
Honors and awards:
- 2019, 2020 Top Doctor in Minnesota Monthly magazine
- Named a Mpls. St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor 2012-2020
Related links
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- General surgery
Specialties
- Cancer (oncology)
Educational institutions
- University of Iowa College of Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
Current licenses and certifications
- Diploma for School of Breast Oncology
Years of experience
- 23
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Are you this provider? Update your profile.
To verify your specific doctor's or hospital's network participation with any plan, please contact the health plan directly. This information is subject to change and may not be reflected until the next update. We accept many insurance plans, providing access to providers across a wide range of specialties. Learn more.
Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
