Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near New Braunfels, TX

Care Philosophy: We are Alamo City Surgeons demonstrating expertise in general surgery including thyroid, parathyroid and cancer surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.

Care Philosophy: Comprehensive patient care.

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."

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."