Ronald J. Johnson, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Leading national research in plastic surgery.

Ronald J. Johnson, M.D. cares for patients from all around the nation. He is involved in leading clinical research studies related to cosmetic surgery. Dr. Johnson was among the first plastic surgeons in the United States to participate in the McGhan and Mentor clinical trials for silicone breast implants.

Nationally recognized.

Cosmetic surgery is a serious matter. Men and women from around the country have sought out Dr. Ronald Johnson as their plastic surgeon. Cosmetic surgery is both an art and a science. Talented surgeons like Dr. Johnson are focused on providing the latest and most effective techniques available in cosmetic surgery.

State of the art cosmetic surgery.

Whether it is ultrasonic liposuction or innovations in implants, Dr. Johnson has experience with them. As a result of his participation in national clinical trials and experience with these new techniques, he is able to provide his patients with the best possible care.

Over 30 years of experience.

For over 30 years Dr. Johnson has performed hundreds of intricate cosmetic surgeries. He has helped hundreds of patients achieve their personal appearance goals through carefully planned cosmetic surgeries and therapies.



Complete Bio


CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Ronald J. Johnson, MD
BIRTH DATE: March 21, 1948
BIRTHPLACE: Hattiesburg, MS

EDUCATION

Undergraduate
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
September, 1966-May, 1969
Bachelor of Science, 1970, cum laude

Graduate/Medical School
University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS
September, 1969-February, 1973
Doctor of Medicine, 1973

Internship
Mobile General Hospital/University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
March, 1973-February, 1974

Residencies
Resident Surgeon, Department of Surgery
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
March, 1974-February, 1977

Resident Surgeon, Department of Plastic Surgery
University of Tennessee
Memphis, TN
July, 1977-June, 1979


BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, 1978-1989
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1981 (Lifetime)


MEDICAL LICENSURE

Tennessee State Licensing Board for the Healing Arts
Certificate Number MD 10489
1977-current

Mississippi State Board of Health
Certificate Number 6739
1973-current

Alabama State Licensing Board for the Healing Arts
Certificate Number 6545
1974-1987


PRACTICE HISTORY

Private Practice, assistant surgeon, Dr. Billy M. Hightower, cardiovascular
surgeon, Mobile, AL, March-June, 1977.

Private Practice, Plastic Surgery Associates of Mobile, Mobile, AL, July, 1979-
June, 1986.

Private Practice, Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis, Memphis, TN, July, 1986-
December, 2002.

Private Practice, Wolf River Plastic Surgery, Germantown, TN, January, 2003-
present.


SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 1982-present. Finance Committee, 1986-
1987; Standards Setting Committee, 1988-1990; Guidelines Subcommittee
Chairman, 1990; Convention Policy Committee, 2002.
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1982-present.
Chairman, Special Achievements Committee, 1985; Finance Committee,
1985, 2005; Program Committee, 1985, 2001; Membership Committee,
1986; Newsletter Editor, 1988-2001; Trustee, 1990-2003, 1995; Treasurer,
1996-1999; Vice-President, 2001; President-Elect, 2002; President, 2003.
American College of Surgeons, 1983-present.
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1988-present.
Reconstructive Surgeons' Volunteer Program, 1990-present.
American Medical Association, 1974-present.
Tennessee Medical Association, 1986-present.
Memphis Medical Society, 1986-present; Grievance Committee, 1990-present.
Southern Medical Association, 1979-present.
American Burn Association, 1979-1998.
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1979-1998.
Alabama Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 1980-1986; President,
1984-1986.
Medical Association of the State of Alabama, 1979-1986.
Medical Society of Mobile County, 1979-1986.


UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
2006-Current

Clinical Instructor
Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
1986-2006

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
1979-1986


CURRENT HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, 1986-present
Methodist University Hospitals, Memphis, 1986-present
LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, 1986-present
Regional Medical Center at Memphis, 1986-present


OTHER MEDICAL POSITIONS

Member of the Editorial Board, JOURNAL OF THE TENNESSEE MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 2001-present.


INVITED LECTURES

Paper Presentation: Johnson, Ronald J., and Reeder, Robert C.: "Anatomy of the
Leg Revisited." Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Boca Raton, FL, May, 1978.

Paper Presentation: Johnson, Ronald J., and Reeder, Robert C.: "The Medial
Gastrocnemius Cross-Leg Flap." Southeastern Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons. Sea Island, GA, May, 1979.

Paper Presentation: "Use of Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction."
Alabama Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Birmingham,
Alabama, December, 1987

Paper Presentation: "Hypotensive Anesthesia for Major Plastic Surgery
Procedures." Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeons. Boca Raton, FL, May, 1986.

Paper Presentation: "Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction."
The Problem Breast Symposium, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis
TN, March, 1986.

Panel Chairman: "Medico-Legal Problems in Plastic Surgery." Southeastern
Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando
FL, June, 2001.


RESEARCH

Basic Sciences: A Study of the Vascular Anatomy of the Lower Extremity as
It Relates to Skin and Muscular Flaps in Plastic Surgery. 1978-1979

Clinical Sciences: Use of Vital Dyes for Augmenting Laser Removal of Cosmetic
Tattoos. 2000-present


PUBLICATIONS (Peer-Reviewed Journals, Only)

Johnson, Ronald J.: "Unnatural Selection" Journal of the Tennessee Medical
Association. Vol. 85, No. 9, pp 435-6. (1992.)

Johnson, Ronald J.: "A Guide to Emergency Room Jargon." Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 92, no. 1, p 173. (1993.)


CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award, 1989-2005.
American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award.
With Commendation, 2006-2008
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Certificate of Advanced
Education in Cosmetic Surgery, 2003-2006

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