Dirk C Johnson, MD, FACS
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Associate Professor of Surgery (General, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care)
Medical Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Medical Director, Surgical ServicesBiography
Dr. Johnson has certifications from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and in Surgical Critical Care. He also has certifications for Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider, Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor, and Advanced Trauma Operative Management.
Dr. Johnson earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta and his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in general surgery from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of General Surgery in Galveston; and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery in Nashville. He was fellowship-trained in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at Yale School of Medicine, Department of Surgery.
Dr. Johnson services as the Director of both the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Services for the Saint Raphael's Campus.
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General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
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Education & Training
- Fellow
- Yale University School of Medicine (2008)
- Resident
- University of Texas Medical Branch (2005)
- Resident
- Vanderbilt University (2002)
- Intern
- Rush University Medical Center (2001)
- MD
- Yale School of Medicine (2000)
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Overview
Dirk C. Johnson, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in general surgery, trauma, and critical surgical care. His interests include acute care surgery, mechanical ventilation, and health care delivery systems. He has published multiple book chapters and articles on bowel obstructions, bariatric surgery complications, and trauma.
Dr. Johnson is the medical director of the surgical intensive care unit and surgical services at Yale New Haven Hospital’s St. Raphael’s Campus. He manages daily ambulatory functions and patient care before and after surgery.
He is an associate professor of surgery (trauma) at Yale School of Medicine and received his medical degree from Yale.
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- June 03, 2024
Coveted DEI Award Goes to Dr. Dirk Johnson
- March 23, 2016
Jordan to attend Student National Medical Association conference to recruit for Yale
- April 10, 2010
In Haiti, Yale’s medical team learns to adapt
- January 26, 2010
Yale Team Providing Medical Assistance, as Campus Groups Continue To Raise Funds