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Summary
Dr. Johnston is the Harrison Distinguished Professor and chair of neurology and professor of public health sciences at the University of Virginia. Her research has focused on treatment and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke and she is the principle investigator on numerous NIH funded grants.
Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- University of Virginia Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic
1221 Lee St. 4th FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 924-2706
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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| Med School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | Med School: Newcastle University UK | Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Karen C Johnston has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Karen C Johnston has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Karen C Johnston holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Urology and Neurology by the American Board of Urology and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology in 1996, board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology in 2006.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Virginia Medical Center in 1997.
Residency
Completed their residency at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Roch in 1995 and Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Roch in 1992.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1991.
NPI Number
Karen C Johnston's NPI number is 1629147236.
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