Jody M. Johnson, DO

Surgeon

Dr. Jody M. Johnson is a Surgeon in Prestonsburg, KY with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. As a Surgeon, Jody M. Johnson, DO performs surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Addiction Medicine Family Doctor

Dr. Jody M. Johnson is an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor in Prestonsburg, KY with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction. As an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor, Jody M. Johnson, DO performs substance abuse recovery for all members of the family. Addiction Family Medicine is provided to help a patient's family manage the effects of his or her addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include patient evaluations, addiction diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to other specialists.

A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.