Summary

Dr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Analytical Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of California, Irvine. He did his internship at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. He completed his residency in internal medicine and clinical and research fellowship in infectious disease at the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Johnson joined the Faculty at Kern Medical Center as Chief of Infectious Disease in 1975. He is currently Chair of the Department of Medicine and Chief of Infectious Disease at Kern Medical Center. Additionally, he is Vice Chair and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 56 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson has 5 locations

Kern Medical Center

1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield

400 Old River RdBakersfield, CA 93311

Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Kern Medical Surgery Center

9300 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200Bakersfield, CA 93311
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Infectious DiseaseInternal MedicineInternal MedicineFamily Medicine
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Speaks English
Bakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Kaohsiung (Takau) Med Coll Taiwan (244-01 Eff 1/1971) Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Check-up
  • Dental Plaque
  • Fungal Lung Diseases
  • Heartburn
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Physical
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
  • Rabies
  • Vaccination
  • Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
  • Virus Diseases
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Johnson's NPI number is 1336174655.

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