Craig Johnson, MD
My specialties:
- Plastic surgery
Professional interests:
- Hand surgery
- Breast reconstruction
- Chest and Spine reconstruction
- Complex Flap and General Reconstruction
Providers in my care team:
Craig Johnson, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with professional interests in hand surgery and breast reconstruction. He offers face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnson, call 651-241-6800.
Hometown: Lindstrom, Minn.
Best part of my work or a patient visit: Getting to know patients on a personal level and helping them achieve a restoration of their wholeness.
Why I became a provider: I find deep joy in making a difference in people's lives, combined with a long-standing interest in medicine. My practice philosophy is that the needs of the patient come first.
I am a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I am also the former chairman and chief of Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Plastic surgery
Awards and recognitions
- 2019, 2022 - 2024 MN Monthly Top Doctors
- 2023, 2024 MN Monthly Top Doctors for Women
Personal interests
- Hiking
- Running
- Skiing
Educational institutions
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis
Memberships
- American Association of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- European Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Minnesota Society of Plastic Surgeons
Current licenses and certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery added qualifications: surgery of the hand
Internships
- University of Chicago Hospital and Clinic
Residencies
- General surgery - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- Plastic surgery - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Fellowships
- Hand and Microsurgery - Harvard University Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Years of experience
- 31
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- 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)
Dr. Craig Johnson is the best...
The doctor was very compassionate, explained the procedure clearly and I felt confident he was going to do his best for me.
Dr was very knowledgeable and explained what he had to do.He also showed the pressure points on my rist vains to show my blood pressure into my hand .
The good service
My questions were answered promptly.
Everything was explained very well!
Was very happy with the care I received
Dr was excellent explaining things. He made it very clear how the procedure works and answered all my questions.
The Dr seemed very knowledgeable and honest.
Very good doctor that looks for other alternatives les invasive to the body