Denise L. Johnson Miller, MD, Best Known for Surgical Oncology

    MANALAPAN, NJ, November 05, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Meridian Health System, Inc. Medical Director Denise L. Johnson Miller, MD, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in health care.

Practicing at a hospital and health care facility, Dr. Johnson Miller consults with breast cancer patients, including those at high risk. Recognized for her work, she was honored by U.S. News and World Report as being in the top one percent among breast cancer surgeons in 2011 and 2014. She received a National Congressional Recognition for her breast cancer outreach activities while on faculty at Stanford University Medical School in June 2013.

Dr. Johnson Miller has 36 years of experience in the medical field, including one year with Meridian Health System, serving as Director of Breast Surgery for Jersey Shore University Medical Center, affiliated with Rutgers University Medical School.

On a day-to-day basis, she handles surgical planning and scheduling, and provides imaging services and treatment options. Dr. Johnson Miller completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the City of Hope National Medical Center.

In looking back, Dr. Johnson Miller became involved in the medical field because of her proficiency in mathematics and science. She also enjoys working with people, so she found health care to be a good fit.

As for her additional educational background, Dr. Johnson Miller also completed a research fellowship in tumor immunology at the University of Texas at Dallas and a residency in general surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago. She was recently inducted into Worldwide Registry and also maintains affiliations with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons In the coming years, Dr. Johnson Miller hopes to become involved with national cancer care policy for improved breast cancer medical care.

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