Brian E. Johnson, PA

Brian Johnson is a certified physician assistant at Intermountain Health’s Cassia Hospital in Burley, Idaho. He supports patients in Burley, Oakley, Twin Falls, and surrounding communities, with clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, hernia repairs, laparoscopic procedures, wound care, and more. He is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in evidence-based medicine, and always makes his patients’ health and well-being his top priority.Brian enjoys being part of surgeries where precision and technology can minimize recovery time, reduce pain, and help patients quickly return to their normal lives. He finds it rewarding to help patients heal and recover after surgery, especially when dealing with complex or infected wounds. Helping patients avoid complications and guiding them through the recovery process is an aspect of care he finds meaningful.Brian, originally from Kaysville, Utah, enjoys spending quality moments with his family, through camping or relaxing together at home. He’s an avid fly fisherman and enjoys finding new areas to fish, particularly rivers and streams. He’s a fan of Ice hockey due to the fast-paced action and teamwork, and dirt biking that provides adrenaline and adventure outdoors with his friends and family.Conditions Treated:Hernias: Inguinal, umbilical, or incisional hernias that require surgical repair. Gallbladder Issues: Gallstones and inflammation leading to cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, requiring appendectomy. Breast Tumors: Removal of benign or malignant breast tumors, or other breast abnormalities.Thyroid Disorders: Conditions like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism requiring surgical or medical management. Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic. Bowel Obstructions: Blockages in the intestines that require surgical intervention. Colon Inflammation and Cancer: Including conditions like diverticulitis and colon cancer. Skin Grafts: Used to repair damaged or lost skin due to burns, injury, or surgical removal of diseased skin. Cancers: General surgeons also treat cancers of the breast, colon, and other abdominal organs. EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy): Examining the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.Anti-reflux surgery: Treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Bariatric surgery: Weight loss surgery.Exploratory surgery: Investigating abdominal pain or other issues.Colonoscopy: Screening for colon cancer and other colon issues.Procedures Performed:Preoperative patient evaluation and optimizationIntraoperative assistance during general and laparoscopic surgeriesPostoperative managementPatient education and counseling on surgical procedures and recoveryFollow-up care and monitoring for surgical patientsCoordination of multidisciplinary care teams.