Summary

Dr. Johnson received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his radiation oncology residency at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.
A board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Johnson worked previously at Elkhart General Hospital as its first medical director, also providing coverage at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Before returning to Elkhart, Dr. Johnson had been in solo practice in north central Illinois. He is excited to return to the Michiana area.
With 25 years of cancer care experience, Dr. Johnson has served as the president of the American Cancer Society Northern Illinois Regional Leadership Board. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology.
In addition, Dr. Johnson is a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 40 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart

600 East Blvd Ste 120Elkhart, IN 46514
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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Speaks Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Elkhart , INGoshen , INGoshen , INElkhart , IN
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Russell Frederick Johnson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO LLC)
  • Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Pathways for Aging
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • CareSource Marketplace
  • CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Alliance (CHA Aetna PHP Freedom First Health)
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO LLC)
  • Encore
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Immergrun Health Network
  • Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
  • Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
  • Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
  • Medicaid Indiana FFS
  • Medicaid Michigan FFS
  • Medicare FFS
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
  • Plain Church Group
  • PNOA
  • Quality Care Alliance (QCA) (CHA ACO LLC)
  • Sagamore

Medical Specialties

Russell Frederick Johnson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Russell Frederick Johnson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Nervous System Cancer
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Radiation Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Russell Frederick Johnson holds an active medical license in the state of Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Indiana that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1986.

NPI Number

Russell Frederick Johnson's NPI number is 1003801283.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Russell Johnson accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Russell Johnson affiliated with?
Russell Johnson is affiliated with ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Where is Russell Johnson's office located?
Russell Johnson's office is located at 600 East Blvd Ste 120, Elkhart, IN, 46514.
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What languages does Russell Johnson speak?
Russell Johnson speaks Spanish.

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