I believe the best care of a new breast cancer patient involves a team of specialty doctors(surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist) that are involved with the patient’s care from the time of diagnosis and for years to follow. We strive to provide this care at one site and with all the additional genetics, nutritional, and emotional support that is needed with the cancer journey.
Specialties
Breast Surgeon
Surgical Oncology
Training
Education: M.D., Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin, Surgical
About Dr. Dawn Johson
Dr. Dawn Johnson graduated from the Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1992. She completed her surgery residency in 1998 at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Johnson has specialized in breast cancer surgery and care while working in Minneapolis, Minnesota since 1998. She has been named a Top Doctor by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine from 2009-2023. Dr. Johnson has been the Medical Director for the Virginia Piper Breast Center, which is a Nationally Accredited Program for Breast Centers, starting in 2013. This breast center provided patients access to all specialists in a comprehensive cancer care program and this model of care continues with her move to cCare in 2023.
Not only does she specialize in breast cancer care and surgery but also in high risk breast cancer screening. She is present to educate patients regarding treatment options but also to listen and empower the patient to make the surgical treatment decision that matches their goals. Dr. Johnson is dedicated to the surgical treatment, comprehensive aftercare, and ongoing surveillance of the breast cancer patient.
Awards & accomplishments
Top Doctor by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2009-2023
Top Doctor by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2009-2023
Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors (General Surgery), 2009-2023
Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors (Breast Surgery), 2009-2023