Dr. Stephen Johnson
Overview
Dr. Johnson is a highly skilled neurosurgeon known for his patient-centered approach to treating brain tumors, spine conditions, and cranial nerve disorders. He tailors each treatment plan to the individual, leveraging expertise that spans incisionless radiosurgery, minimally invasive techniques, and traditional open surgical approaches.Dr. Johnson graduated summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees in neuroscience. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in stereotactic neurosurgery under the mentorship of Dr. L. Dade Lunsford, a world-renowned pioneer in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Additionally, he trained under Dr. Raymond Sekula, a leading expert in microvascular decompression surgery, a groundbreaking technique developed by Dr. Peter Jannetta.With his advanced expertise and dedication to precision care, Dr. Johnson enhances Atlantic Brain and Spine’s commitment to providing the highest level of neurosurgical excellence.
Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
21 Highway 9 South, Suite 11, Manalapan, NJ 07726
1 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08753
254 Easton Ave, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Johnson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Johnson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Johnson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Johnson by calling their office at 973-993-7100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Johnson a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Johnson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen Johnson specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Johnson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Stephen Johnson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Johnson has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Johnson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Johnson accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Johnson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-993-7100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- MeningiomaDr. Johnson isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Advanced
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.