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

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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson, MD
Dr. Raffi Parsegh Kartalian, MD
Dr. Harold Joseph Baer, MD
Dr. Rossano Luistro Bangasan, MD
Dr. Royce Harwood Johnson, MDDr. Raffi Parsegh Kartalian, MDDr. Harold Joseph Baer, MDDr. Rossano Luistro Bangasan, MD
Infectious DiseaseEmergency MedicineNephrologyPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.1 
56 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Royce Johnson's office located?
Dr. Royce Johnson's office is located at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93306.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Royce Johnson?
You can find contact information for Dr. Royce Johnson here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Royce Johnson affiliated with?
Dr. Royce Johnson is affiliated with Kern Medical Center.
Does Dr. Royce Johnson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Royce Johnson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Royce Johnson speak?
Dr. Royce Johnson speaks English.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.