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Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD

(Jeffrey E. Johnson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Weill Cornell Medical College (2012)

Professional interests include: Paget's disease of the breast, skin-sparing mastectomy, prophylactic (preventive) mastectomy, and more.

200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 405-2570

Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD is a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

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Rochester, MN

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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

lymph node procedures

open lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD performed more biopsy, lymph node procedures, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Volume:

breast surgery

excision

mastectomy for breast cancer

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD performed more breast surgery, excision, and mastectomy for breast cancer procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	12
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	17
excision	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	78
excision	48
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Rochester, MN were lymph node procedures, excision, breast procedures and open surgery.

breast procedures	20
cancer surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	47
excision	30
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	35

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD From 2021 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2012. He completed residency at Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the General Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2012)

Residency: Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2019)

Board Certification: General Surgery American Board of Surgery (2020)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey Earl Johnson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,051 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,551	DA VINCI SP $1,500
Stryker Corporation	$575 Star $430	Pivot Portal Entry Kit $144
Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.	$30 NovoStitch $30
Allergan Inc.	$23 VRAYLAR $23

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,500
Travel and Lodging	$2,868
Food and Beverage	$312

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Johnson specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His clinical interests include sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), prophylactic (preventive) mastectomy, and paget's disease of the breast. Dr. Johnson obtained his medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College and performed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Career Development Award - Mayo Clinic; Residents' Teaching Award - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; and Basic/Translational Research Poster Award. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.