About Earl Johnson:
Earl M. Johnson, Jr., MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon. He
joined the practice in 2015 and has since only added to the high quality
experience that this premier plastic surgery center is known for.
Originally a Baltimore native, Johnson completed his undergraduate
career in the Washington, DC area, and then subsequently stayed in the
Metropolitan region. Having lived and worked in this area his whole
life, he desired to work where he was most comfortable as well as where
he knew his skills were needed. His superb skills and desire to remain
nearby is how he secured a position with Greater Washington Plastic
Surgery Associates.
Dr. Johnson may be new to the office, but not new to the field. His
extensive work and research speaks for itself boasting thorough training
and field experience to get him to where he is today. Since joining the
practice, his excellent results with patients has helped build a loyal
customer base. Over the course of his career, he has received
exceptional training and has been mentored by international leaders in
plastic surgery. He has consistently been a top performer throughout his
surgical training, and has also earned extremely high ratings from
patients. While completing his education and residency, he was
considered to be dependable, knowledgeable, and a technically excellent
surgeon.
A graduate of Georgetown University, his academic achievements led
him to be on the Dean’s List multiple times while earning his B.S. In
addition to his studies, he served as a mentor for minority students who
also shared an interest in the health profession. The community service
effort was part of the Minority Health Initiative Council (MHIC) at
Georgetown University. He then received his M.D. at the Emory University
School of Medicine, where he was awarded the William C. Warren
Scholarship, the Harris Family Scholarship, the Helen Dobbs Scholarship,
and the Irene Woodruff Scholarship, and also served as a Chair of the
Honor Council. He then returned to Georgetown for his Integrated Plastic
Surgery residency where he learned the principles of plastic surgery as
well as the latest plastic surgery techniques.
Since quality is key, Dr. Johnson is always studying, learning, and
staying up to date with the latest trends in medicine, in order to be at
his best for the patient. He stays abreast of the most current
discoveries through his attendance of plastic surgery meetings and
conferences. He has gone to numerous highly regarded events such as The
Aesthetic Meeting sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meetings, and many more
held around the country. He has also attended instructional courses
such as The Curtis National Hand Center Flap Course held in Baltimore,
and the ASMS Advances in Facial Restoration and Rejuvenation course held
in New Orleans. His own work is also a factor that cannot go
unmentioned, such as his peer-reviewed papers on cancer research
published in the American College of Surgeons and published abstracts in
the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and Georgetown
University Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences. He has also given
outstanding podium and poster presentations ranging in subject matter
and taking place at events from the Annual Southern Surgical Association
to the Georgetown University Undergraduate Research Conference to name a
few. His current research includes two-stage breast reconstruction,
advanced limb salvage technology, and complications of fat grafting.
Dr. Johnson’s understanding of his craft and personable demeanor fit
right in with the level of integrity, quality and patient care the
practice is known for. He now resides in the wonderful Washington, DC
area where he joined Dr. Vineet Mehan at Greater Washington Plastic
Surgery Associates.
While not working, Dr. Earl Johnson enjoys traveling, golfing, and percussion.
EDUCATION
Integrated Plastic Surgery Resident, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 2009-2015
M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 2005-2009
B.S., Georgetown University, Washington, DC 2001-2005
