ShawnEvetteJohnsonMDFAAOS

Summary

• Dr Johnson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has provided orthopaedic surgical care for the past 16 years. She received her certification in sports orthopaedic surgery in 2018 as well. She was an active-duty orthopaedic army surgeon and is now a civilian orthopaedic surgeon. Her experience has allowed her to learn how to manage orthopaedic diagnoses better, interact with patients, and ensure she develops the best surgeon-patient relationship to optimize care.
  
  
  CARE PHILOSOPHY:
  As a surgeon, Dr. Johnson believes in the prevention of injury and maintenance of overall health in the management of musculoskeletal ailments. She also believes open, honest, direct and timely communication is paramount in the patient-physician relationship. Dr. Johnson strives to optimize patient outcomes and educates patients on their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options and expectations. Dr. Johnson emphasizes conservative treatment options when indicated and works to ensure the patient is involved in determining the treatment plan. D Johnson holds herself and the patient accountable regarding those agreed-upon treatment plans. She provides the patient and family members with an adequate understanding of all aspects of their care.
  
  Patient communication with the office staff is encouraged during appointments via phone and patient-centred computer applications.
  
  Dr. Johnson has taken her patient care to the next level by opening Austin County Orthopedics, a private direct orthopaedic care clinic.
  
  She looks forward to what the future holds and how the success of her practice will allow her to give back to her community.