Virginia Cancer Specialists, recognized as the top cancer practice in Virginia, has announced the addition of Christopher R. Johnson, MD, to its team of thoracic surgeons. Dr. Johnson will see patients in Fairfax and hold surgical privileges at Inova Fairfax Hospital and VHC Arlington, expanding the practice’s lung cancer and thoracic oncology program. He is board certified in general surgery and completed fellowship training in thoracic surgery, bringing over ten years of clinical and research experience with expertise in robotic thoracic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and comprehensive lung cancer care.
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Sandeep J. Khandhar, MD, FACS, Thoracic Surgeon at Virginia Cancer Specialists, expressed his excitement at welcoming Dr. Johnson, noting that he had the privilege of training him during his general surgery residency in Fairfax. Dr. Khandhar highlighted Dr. Johnson’s innovative techniques, clinical expertise, and dedication to advancing thoracic care, emphasizing that patients across Northern Virginia will greatly benefit from his skill, knowledge, and compassionate approach.
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Dr. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Boston Medical Center and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and conducted a postdoctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, contributing to groundbreaking studies in thoracic oncology. He then pursued specialized fellowship training in thoracic surgery at McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University.
An active researcher and speaker, Dr. Johnson has presented his work at numerous national conferences and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from robotic cardiac sympathetic denervation to novel wound healing methods. His work has earned multiple awards, including first-place recognition at the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Surgeons’ Cancer Resident Competition. He also participates in professional development programs such as the Medtronic Optimizing Lung Cancer Care Fellowship and the AATS/Intuitive Thoracic Robotics initiative, and he holds memberships in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society.
Dr. Johnson emphasized his commitment to advancing thoracic surgical care through collaboration, innovation, and education. He said that being a skilled thoracic surgeon goes beyond technical expertise and requires listening to patients, understanding their concerns, and guiding them through complex challenges. He is focused on combining advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care to ensure that patients receive the highest level of treatment and support, giving them confidence that they are never facing their medical journey alone.
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