Brian Johns, MD

As a Psychiatrist at The Remedy Mental Health, Dr. Brian Johns is dedicated to transforming the treatment of mood disorders through compassionate care and cutting-edge interventions. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, recognizing the need for individualized care that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Johns earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his psychiatry residency there as well. His academic background also includes degrees in English, Film, and Photography, along with advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C.—a unique foundation that informs his holistic, person-centered approach.

Dedicated to his work in ketamine treatment and research, Dr. Johns performed a landmark study at the Minneapolis VA that helped define ketamine’s role in outpatient psychiatry. He went on to develop the region’s first ketamine clinic at North Memorial Health, directing over 1,800 treatments and leading one of the largest expansions of mental health services in the organization’s history. He also completed a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at Duke University and has served as a consultant in the development of esketamine (Spravato) therapy.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Johns enjoys wildlife photography and exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling with his family.