Doctor: Dane Johnson, D.O., Board Certified In Surgery, Specializing in General Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery

Practice: Mount Ayr Medical Clinic

At RCH: Every Monday and Thursday

Dr. Johnson specializes in general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, gynecological surgery, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal disease.

For scheduling, please call 641-464-4433.

Physician Biography

Dane K. Johnson, D.O., is board certified in general surgery and provides general and gynecological surgery services with an emphasis on laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. He is a native of Dallas, Texas, and earned his undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Johnson received his medical degree at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his surgical residency in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also opened a practice.

In 1997, Dr. Johnson moved to Mt. Ayr and established his surgical practice at Ringgold County Hospital. He is interested in actively demonstrating that specialty health care can exist in a rural environment and politically promoting the osteopathic profession.

Anesthesia Services

Melissa Friedrich, CRNA, assists the RCH team by covering all surgical, endoscopy, and miscellaneous cases requiring anesthesia services.

She provides general, spinal, and regional anesthesia services. Melissa is also trained in intravenous sedation, pain management using epidural steroid injections, and trigger point injections.