Care Philosophy
I strive to combine evidence-based medicine with a clear understanding of each patient's goals when making clinical decisions. I believe that the most effective care is built on honest communication and collaboration with patients.
About Lauren L. Johnson, MD, MBE
Lauren Johnson, MD, MBE, is a gastroenterologist in Miami, FL. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard College, graduating cum laude with departmental honors. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Bioethics degrees at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson went on to complete her Internal Medicine Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). She is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Conditions & Procedures
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux & GERD
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Diseases & Polyps
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Disease
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastroparesis
- H. Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Cystic
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Rectal Bleeding
- Small Intestinal Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Viral Hepatitis
- Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
- Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
- EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
- Enteroscopy (Small & Large Bowel)
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal pH Testing (Bravo)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- PEG Placement
Office Locations
Primary Location
Kendall at Baptist Medical Arts Building
8950 N. Kendall Dr.
Suite 304 & 306W
Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 305-596-9966
Fax: 305-596-5752
Procedure Locations
Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.
Education
Medical
Residency
Fellowship
Professional Highlights
Certifications
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognitions
- Digestive Disease Week, Best of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, 2022
- Twenty First Century Scholars Award, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2016
- Fulbright Fellow, 2014–2015
- Graduated Cum Laude with Departmental Honors, Harvard College, 2014
Professional Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)