Summary

Benjamin Johnston, MD joined AdventHealth in 2025 and brings Hepatobiliary and Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery to the AdventHealth Cancer Institute. Dr. Johnston regularly performs the most advanced minimally invasive cancer surgeries, including the robotic Whipple for pancreas cancer. Minimally invasive surgery offers a smoother recovery, lower infections, and quicker time to follow up cancer treatment. Dr. Johnston received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he also completed his residency in General Surgery. He then went on to complete surgical fellowship in hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery at Oregan Health and Science University.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 15 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U Of Kansas/Wichita
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin Johnston has 2 locations

University Health Truman Medical Center

2301 Holmes StKansas City, MO 64108
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission

9100 W 74th StMerriam, KS 66204
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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15 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Kansas City , MOBelton , MOWESTWOOD , KSTopeka , KS
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Siriraj Hospital Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Johnston

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Johnston has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Johnston has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U Of Kansas/Wichita

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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