Vegas Robot Doc: Dr. Matt Johnson

Dr. Matthew Johnson is a compassionate surgeon who always takes extra time when communicating with his patients as well as their families regarding their care. He is driven, kind, and extremely innovative in the field of surgery. He is also one of the few surgical endoscopists in the country. In 2011, as a chief resident, he received the Professionalism Award at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and continues to emphasize this professionalism throughout his surgical practice. He is very well respected by his colleagues in the field and always strives for perfection.

Following post-graduate training, Dr. Johnson joined Desert Surgical Associates and hit the ground running. He became certified in Da Vinci Robotic Surgery quickly and continues to explore different avenues in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery. He also cares for patients in the fields of general surgery, trauma & acute care surgery, and critical care. Dr. Johnson’s specific interests involve minimally invasive robotic surgery, advancement of minimally invasive surgery in trauma patients, foregut surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and the use of ERCP for both diagnostic and therapeutic measures.