Gastroenterology near San Antonio, TX

Biography: Dr. Joseph Johnson was destined to be a physician. He never thought of doing anything else. He comes from generations of doctors that date back to the 1800s. Dr. Johnson says, "Choosing gastro was an accident. I ended up training under two men who were Nobel Prize in GI, their enthusiasm for the field was contagious."He completed his Doctorate degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then accepted a Fellowship at the University of North Carolina. During his career, Dr. Johnson served as Staff Physician at Murphy VA Hospital.Dr. Johnson was also on a talk show in San Antonio. It had a 10-minute part where he helped viewers better understand and care for their health. Although the program is no longer on the air, he still spreads the word about colon cancer.Dr. Johnson is a cancer survivor. He says that his own experience battling it only fueled his passion for the cause. He says to his patients in daily practice, "When you're sick or struggling with your health, the last thing that you want to do is sit in a waiting room or be shuffled from room to room and talk to doctors who are busy. My experience only enhanced the human element that must exist in this practice. I am dedicated to being responsive, on time, and focused on my patient's care. I'm focused during every moment I spend with them."

Care Philosophy: Comprehensive patient care.

Care Philosophy: My goal with my patients health care is shared decision making and open communication. I do my best to explore all possible treatment options both traditional and natural for my patients. We then decide together as a team which of those options would work best in their situation. Then I have multiple channels available for open communication as I am a believer that the more I stay up to date on what is changing with my patients and what concerns/questions they have, the better I can help them.

Care Philosophy: To provide high quality, affordable gastroenterology and hepatology diagnostic and therapeutic services in a dignified and efficient manner.

Care Philosophy: To provide high quality, affordable gastroenterology and hepatology diagnostic and therapeutic services in a dignified and efficient manner.

Biography: Dr. Franklin completed his undergraduate work at Colorado State University. He then went on to earn his Doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Growing up, Dr. Franklin wanted to care for animals. "I wanted to be a veterinarian, he says. "But, when I joined the military, I ended up working in the hospital, shadowing physicians. I soon became fascinated with the whole process of treating and diagnosing patients, working with people, and making people feel better."Dr. Franklin completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University. There, he was drawn in by the challenges. He says, "Gastro comprises a combination of interaction and procedures. I get to be involved in each patient's care."Looking back, Dr. Franklin remembers his days in the military. He served as a consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General. He was also involved with policy changes in Air Force gastro medicine. As a Colonel in the Air Force, he also served as Program Director for the SAUSHEC Fellowship Program. He recalls his days in Iraq as the most rewarding experience of his career. He says, "Though my whole experience in the US Air Force was inspiringin Iraq I got to see medicine at its best. It was essential that we work as a team to care for wounded soldiers and civilians. The execution of those efforts was great to witness."Dr. Franklin delivers complete care to each patient. He says, "I try not to just give patients a medical treatment. I try to help them transform their lives, helping them focus on changes that will truly impact their wellbeing."