RANDON CHARLES JOHNSON - MD
Dr. Johnson is an award-winning, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in active clinical practice. Experience in shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot, ankle and orthopaedic trauma. Has performed thousands of procedures. Peer Reviewer and Former Chairman of Committee on Orthopaedic Best Practices. Extensive Locum Tenens experience – licensed in six states.
Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CompHealth January 2022 – Present
Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon
North Platte, NE; Columbus, NE; Pontiac, IL; Washington, PA
NEXTLocums January 2021 – Present
Practitioner for Logistics Health Incorporated
VA Hospitals Nationwide
Hayes Locums January 2021 – Present
Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon
Demorest, GA
Weatherby Healthcare October 2020 – Present
Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon
Watertown, SD; St. Alban’s, VT; August, GA
Randon Johnson LLC July 2020 – Present
Owner/Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
AMITA Medical Group November 2011 – September 2020
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
Saint Elizabeth’s Ambulatory Orthopaedic Clinic September 2010 – May 2016
Director/Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
Randon Johnson LLC July 2011 – October 2011
Owner/Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
Chicago Musculoskeletal Institute/ Metro Orthopaedics February 2009 – July 2011
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
Neurologic and Orthopaedic Hospital of Chicago August 2008 – January 2009
House Staff Physician
Chicago, IL
CompHealth November 2008 – December 2008
Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon
North Platte, NE; Columbus, NE; Pontiac, IL; Washington, PA
FACULTY/TEACHING POSITIONS
Saint Mary’s and Elizabeth Family Practice Residency March 2009 – September 2020
Volunteer Faculty
Chicago, IL
Saint Mary’s and Elizabeth Podiatry Residency March 2009 – September 2020
Volunteer Faculty
Chicago, IL
AO Principles in Operative Management of Fractures September 2006
for Operating Room Personnel
Table Instructor
Omaha, NE
LEADERSHIP
Committee on Orthopaedic Best Clinical Practices January 2010 – December 2010
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Chicago, IL
Chairman
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research June 2007 - Present
Peer Reviewer
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Georgia Physician #87634
- Illinois Physician #036.120944
- Nebraska Physician #24126
- Pennsylvania Physician #MD478954
- South Dakota Physician #12407
- Vermont Physician #042.0015218
- Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Letter of Qualification
MEDICAL TRAINING
University of Illinois-Chicago/Center for Athletic Medicine July 2008 – November 2008
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow
Chicago, IL
Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation July 2003 – June 2008
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Omaha, NE
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona College of Medicine May 2003
Doctor of Medicine
Tucson, AZ
The University of Arizona May 1999
Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Tucson, AZ
The University of Arizona May 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Tucson, AZ
PUBLICATIONS
- Chang J, Noland S, Adams JE, Mass DP, Seiler III JG, Taras JS, Trueblood A, Botte MJ, Kalainov DM, Johnson RC, Lauder AJ, Wolfe JM. “Chapter 10: Tendon.” ASSH Manual of Hand Surgery (2010). Lippencott, Williams, & Wilkins. (pp 93-144).
- Benjamin J, Johnson R, Porter S. “Knee scores change with length of follow-up after total knee arthroplasty.” Journal of Arthroplasty. 18(7): 861-71, 2003 Oct.
- Benjamin J, Szivek J, Dersam G, Persselin S, Johnson R. “Linear and volumetric wear of tibial inserts in posterior cruciate-retaining knee arthroplasties.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. (392): 131-8, 2001 Nov.
RESEARCH
- Johnson R, Inda D, McMullen S, Fitzgibbons T. “Experience of an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center with the use of osteocartilaginous transplant both autograft and allograft in patients with osteochondral disease of the talus.”
- Podium Presentation – Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 2008 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
- Johnson R, Mormino M, Tarkin I, Dunman P, Pape H, Fehringer E, Reed L, Lauder A, Feschuk C. “Distinguishing commensal versus pathologic staphylococcus species in cases of fracture nonunion after internal fixation.”
- Johnson R, Garvin K, Feschuk C, Pelt C. “Anterior knee pain and total knee arthroplasty: are they related?”
- Podium Presentation – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
- Poster Presentation – Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 2006 Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- Chilvers M, Benjamin J, Johnson R. “Total knee arthroplasty without lateral release: Is the ‘Rule of No Thumb’ still valid?”
- Podium Presentation – Western Orthopaedic Association 2005 Annual Meeting, Waikoloa, HI
PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, IL
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- Fractures of the Lower Extremities: Management and Rehabilitation – Nov 2010
AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy, Chicago, IL
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- Anterior Knee Pain – Jun 2009
University of Illinois-Chicago Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Section of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Exertional Compartment Syndrome – Aug 2008
UNMC Department of Orthopaedics, Omaha, NE
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- Anterior Knee Pain – Oct 2006
- The Basic Science of Wound Healing – Oct 2007
UNMC Department of Orthopaedics Section of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Omaha, NE
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- Pediatric Soccer Injuries: Ankle – Apr 2005
- Pediatric Soccer Injuries: Knee – May 2005
- Fibrous Dysplasia – Jul 2005
- Skeletal Dysplasias – Aug 2005
- Pediatric Fractures – Aug 2005
- Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures – Sept 2005
- Pediatric Clavicle and Humerus Fractures – Sept 2007
The Nebraska Medical Center Nursing Education, Omaha, NE
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- Care of the Knee Arthroplasty Patient – Feb 2005
- Advances in Total Joint Arthroplasty – Jun 2008
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
- AAOS Member
- AOTrauma Affiliate Member
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Medwest Associates, Inc. Surgeon of the Year – 2013
- UNMC Department of Orthopaedics Frank P. Stone Award for Academic Excellence – Jun 2008