Jolene Kay Johnson MD
Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid
LSU Health Baton Rouge
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LSU Healthcare Network3401 North BLVD Suite 400Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone+1 225-381-2755
Fax+1 225-765-9085
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Summary
- Dr. Jolene Johnson is an endocrinologist located in Baton Rouge, LA, with subspecialties in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and thyroid disorders. She completed her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Colorado from 1988 to 1990 and her residency in Internal Medicine from 1985 to 1988 at the same institution, after earning her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1985. Dr. Johnson has expertise in managing conditions such as diabetes mellitus, obesity and related disorders, lipid metabolism disorders, thyroid disease, and type I diabetes. Her publications in peer-reviewed journals cover topics like heart failure risk stratification in diabetes patients and the impact of HbA1c on mortality risk, showcasing her contributions to the field.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1988 - 1990- University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 1988 - 2025
LA State Medical License 1990 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1993 - 1996
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 23 citationsComparison of the heart failure risk stratification performance of the CKD–EPI equation and the MDRD equation for estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with...Yujie Wang, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Ronald Horswell, Wenhui Zhao, Jolene Johnson
Diabetic Medicine. 2016-05-01 - 12 citationsBlood pressure and all-cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes.Weiqin Li, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Ronald Horswell, Yujie Wang, Jolene Johnson
International Journal of Cardiology. 2016-03-01 - 40 citationsHbA1c and all-cause mortality risk among patients with type 2 diabetesWeiqin Li, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Ronald Horswell, Yujie Wang, Jolene Johnson
International Journal of Cardiology. 2016-01-01
Press Mentions
Dr. Johnson Takes Education Leadership Role at MMISeptember 30th, 2021
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