About Brian H. Johns, MD, MFA
Dr. Brian Johns is a Diplomate of the American Psychiatric Association and co-owner of Advanced Brain-Body Ketamine and TMS Clinic, Minneapolis, MN. He has a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, where he completed a residency in Psychiatry. With degrees in English, Film and Photography and advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington DC, Dr. Johns understands that each person’s illness is unique and requires an individualized approach.
Dr. Johns specializes in treating depression that hasn’t responded to traditional interventions. He believes that treatment resistant depression must be assuaged through a multimodal model, with equal attention to the mind, body and spirit for optimal results. As such, Dr. Johns works as a guiding member of your healthcare team and may request lab work, genetic testing, specialty referrals and/or psychological testing for diagnostic clarification. Dr. Johns performed a landmark study with researchers at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System, which was the first trial to add ketamine to existing outpatient regimens. The astounding results of this study set the benchmark for ketamine infusions nationwide. Dr. Johns subsequently developed the region’s first ketamine infusion clinicat North Memorial Health and performed over 1,800 infusions and injections while directing the largest expansion of mental health services in the organization’s history. He also served as a consultant to Janssen Pharmaceuticals in the development of esketamine (Spravato), which was approved by the FDA for treatment resistant depression in 2019. Dr. Johns also offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and completed a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation at Duke University.
Outside of work, Dr. Johns enjoys wildlife photography plus spending time with his family hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling.
Education
Dr. Johns graduated from University of Minnesota. Brian H. Johns, MD, MFA earned degrees of a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Fine Arts.
Licenses
Brian H. Johns, MD, MFA has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 11, 2009, and his NPI number is 1174757769.
Associations
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Insurance
Dr. Brian H. Johns accepts the following insurance providers:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota [BCBSM, INC.]
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HealthPartners, Inc.
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Humana [Humana Insurance Company, Inc.]
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Medicaid
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Medica Insurance Company
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Medicare
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Optum [Optum, Inc.]
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PreferredOne Insurance Company
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Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota
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UCare Minnesota
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UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
Book an Appointment
Dr. Brian H. Johns is a verified psychiatrist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brian H. Johns, please call (612) 682-4912.
