Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dr. Keith Berge, and the reappointment of Dr. Bradley S. Johnson, Kelli Johnson, Dr. Ernest Lampe, Dr. James Langland, and Allen Rasmussen to the Board of Medical Practice.

Berge, of Rochester, is a board certified consultant in anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic. He also serves as an assistant professor of anesthesiology in the college of medicine, Mayo Clinic. Berge received his bachelor of science degree in microbiology from the University of Minnesota and his doctor of medicine degree from the Mayo Medical School. Berge is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Minnesota Medical Association, and the Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists. He is appointed as a medical doctor to fulfill a term vacated by Dr. Steven Altchuler that expires January 5, 2009.

Bradley S. Johnson, of Woodbury, is a board certified family practice physician who has practiced medicine in Minnesota for over 22 years. He serves as the chief medical officer for Aspen Medical Group and is on staff at HealthEast St. John’s Hospital in St. Paul. Johnson earned his bachelor of arts and doctor of medicine degrees from the University of Minnesota. Johnson is reappointed as a medical doctor to a four-year term ending January 2, 2012.

Kelli Johnson, of Minneapolis, is project director for the State Health Access Data Assistance Center at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. From 1995 to 1999, Johnson served as assistant commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. She received a bachelor of arts degree in American studies from St. Olaf College and a master of business administration degree from the University of St. Thomas. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota, pursuing a Ph.D. in program evaluation research. Johnson is reappointed as a public member to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012.

Lampe, of Mankato, is a board certified surgeon who has practiced medicine in Minnesota for 38 years. He currently practices with Surgical Specialists of Minnesota in Minneapolis and is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota. Lampe received a bachelor of arts degree from Brown University in Providence Rhode Island, and a medical doctor degree from the University of Minnesota. Lampe served on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Lampe is reappointed as a medical doctor to a four-year term that expires January 2, 2012.

Langland, of Thief River Falls, has been a licensed physician in Minnesota since 1978 and has practiced internal medicine at the Dakota Clinic in Thief River Falls since 1986. Langland received a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from the University of Minnesota and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of California, San Diego. He is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and sports medicine. Dr. Langland is reappointed as a medical doctor to a four-year term that ends January 2, 2012.

Rasmussen, of International Falls, is an education consultant. He served as president of Rainy River Community College from 1993 to 2001, and from 2001 to 2002 he served as acting superintendent for International Falls Public Schools. Rasmussen received a bachelor of science degree in education from Bemidji State University and a master of arts degree in psychology, counseling and guidance from the University of Northern Colorado. Rasmussen is reappointed as a public member to a two-year term that ends January 4, 2010.

The Board of Medical Practice is responsible for licensing and disciplining physicians as well as the regulation of acupuncturists, athletic trainers, physician assistants, and respiratory care practitioners. The board is made up of 16 members appointed by the Governor.