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Dr. Karen Johnston, MD

Dr. Karen Johnston, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Johnston, MD is a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities UVA Health Sciences Center and Speare Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

1221 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22903

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Johnston is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center Charlottesville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Johnston specializes in the areas of Neurology & Vascular Neurology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

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.

biography

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.
  • Neurology

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  • Strong Mem Hsp University Rochester

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
Vascular Neurology
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Locations

UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic1221 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Speare Memorial Hospital

    16 Hospital Rd
    Plymouth, NH 03264

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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