About Dr. Johnson

Dr. Carrie Johnson is a board-certified emergency medicine specialist practicing in Rochester, Minnesota. With both medical and doctoral degrees, she brings advanced expertise to emergency medical care. Dr. Johnson specializes in the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of patients facing acute illnesses and life-threatening injuries.

As an emergency physician, Dr. Johnson is trained to make rapid, critical decisions under pressure, providing essential interventions that prevent death and disability. Her role encompasses caring for patients of all ages, from pediatric emergencies to adult trauma cases. She coordinates care across the emergency department and works closely with emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital settings to ensure seamless patient care from the moment emergency services are called.

Dr. Johnson is fluent in English and maintains the highest standards of emergency medical practice. Her dual credentials as both a physician and PhD holder reflect her commitment to advancing emergency medicine through both clinical practice and research.

Please note that Dr. Johnson is currently not accepting new patients, as emergency medicine specialists typically see patients on an as-needed basis through emergency department visits rather than scheduled appointments.

Education & Training

Medical Degree
MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Doctoral Degree
PhD

Board Certification: Emergency Medicine

Medical Conditions Treated

Emergency medicine encompasses the full spectrum of urgent and life-threatening medical conditions. Dr. Johnson is trained to rapidly assess and manage critical situations requiring immediate intervention, as well as stabilize patients for transfer to specialized care when needed.

Common emergency conditions treated include:

• Cardiac emergencies (heart attacks, arrhythmias)
• Stroke and neurological emergencies
• Respiratory distress and failure
• Severe infections and sepsis
• Traumatic injuries
• Burns
• Poisoning and overdoses
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Acute abdominal pain
• Fractures and dislocations
• Lacerations and wounds
• Pediatric emergencies
• Shock and circulatory collapse
• Seizures
• Acute psychiatric emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Johnson provides comprehensive emergency procedures and interventions:

• Emergency Consultation and evaluation
• Emergency Follow-Up care
• Removal of Foreign Objects from body
• Urgent Care Consultation
• Urgent Care Follow-Up
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
• Trauma resuscitation
• Airway management and intubation
• Emergency wound repair
• Fracture stabilization
• IV access and fluid resuscitation
• Emergency medication administration
• Diagnostic imaging interpretation

For specific information about emergency services, please contact the emergency department directly.

Services Offered

Dr. Johnson provides complete emergency medicine services:

• 24/7 emergency care
• Rapid triage and assessment
• Life-saving interventions
• Trauma stabilization
• Critical care management
• Pediatric emergency care
• Coordination with specialists
• Emergency diagnostic testing
• Patient stabilization for transfer
• Pain management
• Wound care
• Emergency consultations

Emergency medicine focuses on immediate care for acute conditions, with Dr. Johnson serving as the first line of defense for patients experiencing medical emergencies.

Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Johnson’s emergency services accept Medicare and most major insurance providers, including:

• Medicare
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Other third-party insurers

Emergency services are typically covered under most insurance plans. Patients should verify their specific coverage, though emergency care is provided regardless of ability to pay.

Practice Location

Emergency Department
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: (507) 284-2511

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Johnson practices emergency medicine at facilities in Rochester, MN, providing comprehensive emergency care through hospital emergency departments.

NPI Number: 1770288474