Elise H. Johnson, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Patient education
- Preventive health
- Care for the whole family
- Virtual visits
Providers in my care team:
I am a family medicine physician with professional interests in patient education, preventive health, care for the whole family and the medical applications of behavioral economics. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Practice Philosophy: Knowledge is power. Understanding the risks, benefits, and alternatives is key to making an informed decision about one’s health.
I am passionate about: empowering people to understand & take charge of their health!
If I wasn't a physician, I would be a: behavioral economist, working out ways to improve patient compliance & healthcare delivery.
I have known I wanted to be a physician since: I was in sixth grade. Every experience since, from being a volunteer EMT in college to working as a lab tech in a family medicine clinic, reinforced my decision.
My personal health goal is: to move regularly, eat in moderation, and get at least 8 hours of sleep every night!
One challenge of this career that I enjoy is: treating behavioral health conditions, like depression and anxiety. These can be personal struggles, and I feel privileged to be one of the trusted few to whom an individual discloses their concerns. One of the most rewarding things is to see a person, previously crippled by depression or anxiety, return to a follow-up visit with a smile on their face, engaging with the world again!
The best advice I've ever received is: to take care of myself first. Since caring for others is my calling, I can struggle to prioritize my own health. I do my best to plan ahead and make time to prepare meals, exercise, and see my own doctor routinely.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Baking
- Spending time with family
- Travel
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
- College of St. Benedict
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians
Residencies
- Madigan Army Medical Center
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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)
Friendly and listened
The doctor was friendly, smart and helpful. She listened to my concerns and gave me a solid plan for what was next.
Dr. Johnson!
Low waiting time. I don't feel like just another number with minimal time with the Dr. I feel like she is concerned with my welfare.
Professionalism promptness
Well-oiled machine while providing excellent medical care.
Great care with kind service.
The attention and time that the doctor gave to my concerns
Always provide me with the answer!
This was the first time meeting Dr Johnson. She was so sweet, and caring even though I was not her patient of record. It's not even been 24 hours since I seen her and I feel so much better.