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Karen Johnston, MD, Neurology, Charlottesville, VA

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Neurology Charlottesville, VA

Vascular Neurology

Harrison Distinguished Professor and Assoc Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research

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  • Office

    1221 Hospital Dr
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Phone+1 434-924-2706
    Fax+1 434-924-9068

Summary

  • Dr. Karen Johnston is a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA. She received her medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 26 years. She specializes in vascular neurology and is experienced in general neurology and cerebrovascular disease. She has more than 90 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Large-Scale Study to Explore Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Brain Development in Children
    Large-Scale Study to Explore Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Brain Development in ChildrenSeptember 16th, 2024
  • Ochsner Digital Medicine Teams up with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to Improve Treatment of Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes
    Ochsner Digital Medicine Teams up with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to Improve Treatment of Hypertension, Type 2 DiabetesAugust 26th, 2024
  • Poor Physical Function, Not Bone Density, Drives Higher Fracture Risk in Older Women with Type 2 Diabetes
    Poor Physical Function, Not Bone Density, Drives Higher Fracture Risk in Older Women with Type 2 DiabetesAugust 7th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Ninds Research Education Program For Residents And Fellows At The University Of VNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • The Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) TrialNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • The Acute Physiology Of Stroke Score (APSS)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2009
  • Glucose Regulation In Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP)National Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Glucose Regulation In Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2007
  • Predictive Risk Model In Acute Ischemic StrokeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2004