Biographical summary
Jeffrey E. Johnson, M.D., is a surgical oncologist dedicated to helping patients navigate complex cancer diagnoses with clarity and confidence. He specializes in the management of melanoma and breast cancer, bringing together advanced surgical techniques and collaborative care to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Johnson focuses on comprehensive, multimodality cancer care, integrating surgery with systemic and targeted therapies. His clinical focus includes:
- Lymph node surgery: Expert in sentinel lymph node biopsy for accurate staging and treatment planning and lymph node dissection for more complex cases.
- Intralesional therapy for melanoma: Offers localized treatment options to improve control of advanced disease.
- Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy: Performs surgical removal of metastatic tumors to help produce individualized cell therapy products for advanced melanoma.
- Neoadjuvant therapy: Coordinates pre-surgical treatment for melanoma and breast cancer to optimize surgical outcomes.
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy: Minimally invasive approach that improves cosmetic results, preserves skin and nipple viability, and maintains oncologic safety for appropriate patients.
- High-risk breast cancer management: Provides counseling and surgical care for women with elevated genetic or familial risk.
Research and Clinical Leadership
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Johnson is committed to advancing cancer care through research. His work explores novel therapies for advanced melanoma, surgical innovation, and strategies to improve patient-centered outcomes. This dedication reflects his belief that the needs of the patient should guide innovation to transform the future of cancer treatment.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Breast cancer surgery
- Melanoma surgery
- Sentinel lymph node surgery
- Intralesional therapies for melanoma
- Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy
- Translational research
- Novel therapies and technologies
- Neoadjuvant systemic therapy
- Prophylactic mastectomy
- Nipple sparing mastectomy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Fellowship - Complex General Surgical OncologyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2019
Residency - General SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- 2017
Research Fellowship - Surgical Oncology ResearchDepartment of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- 2012
MDWeill Cornell Medical College
- 2007
BA - Classical Studies with HonorsWillamette University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Complex General Surgical OncologyAmerican Board of Surgery
- 2020
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2023
Career Development AwardMayo Clinic
- 2018
Residents' Teaching AwardCedars-Sinai Medical Center
- 2015
Basic/Translational Research Poster Award, FinalistAnnual Symposium, Society of Surgical Oncology
- 2012
Resident Prize - Best Research PresentationNew York Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- 2007
Phi Beta KappaWillamette University
- 2007
Magna Cum LaudeWillamette University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology, Advanced Cancer Therapies Committee
- 2023 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2023 - present
Full MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Cutaneous Oncology eTumor Board
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2023 - present
Medical EditorSubject Matter Expert - Breast Surgery & Melanoma
- 2023 - present
Preference Measurement Working Group MemberSociety for Medical Decision Making
- 2023 - present
Surgical Oncology LeadTumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL)
- 2023 - present
MemberDepartment of Surgery Innovation Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberSociety for Medical Decision Making
- 2022 - present
MemberMinnesota Surgical Society
- 2022 - present
MemberCancer Center Data Safety Monitoring Board
- 2022 - present
MemberMelanoma and Skin Cancer Disease Group
- 2022 - present
MemberBreast Disease Group
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Breast eTumor Board
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Breast Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Surgery
- 2018 - present
MemberSociety of Surgical Oncology
- 2017 - 2023
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
Publications