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Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch

911 Bypass Road Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501

(606) 430-3500

Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY specializing in bariatric surgery, vascular surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center and PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

911 Bypass Road Building A
Pikeville, KY 41501

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Some issues Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

screening colonoscopy

therapeutic upper endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS performed more diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, screening colonoscopy, and therapeutic upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS performed more endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	133
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	133
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	150

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	240
gastrointestinal procedures	106
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	127
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	127
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99
weight management	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	322

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	320

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	205
gastrointestinal procedures	155
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	166
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	84
weight management	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	179

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	194
gastrointestinal procedures	172
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	172
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	177

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	12
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	52
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	162
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	162
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	155

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	169
minimally invasive procedures	169
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	111
weight management	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	81
gastrointestinal procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	44
gastrointestinal procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Pikeville, KY were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	13
bypass surgery	11
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	121
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	122
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81
weight management	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	1
Less than 65	126
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pikeville Medical Center

PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy O. Johnson, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,361 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,361
Ethicon US, LLC	$482 Mesh $192	HARMONIC Product Family $87	Endoscopy: Endocutters $67	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $56	DERMABOND Portfolio $35	Other $46
Ethicon Inc.	$365 Endoscopy Endocutters $218	Sutures $89	Advanced Wound care $33	Mesh $16	Biologics $8
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$266 Orbera $266
Medtronic, Inc.	$240 Signia $136	RapidVac $55	ENDOFLIP $48
Other	$587 PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS $81	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $73	DAV-Phasix $59	Xerava $54	Creon $52	Other $268

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,055
Food and Beverage	$2,149
Travel and Lodging	$2,097

Biography

Dr. Amy Johnson practices general surgery, bariatric surgery, and vascular surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Johnson include sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch. Before performing her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Dr. Johnson attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center.