Stephen C. Johnson M.D.
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Stephen C. Johnson M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Electrodiagnostic medicine
- Interventional spine procedures
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Spine care
Locations
Sports Medicine Center at Harborview
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Very kind, polite physician. He took time to listen and answer questions. He was knowledgeable and seemed caring too.m
Dr Stephen Johnson was professional, imformative, efficient and friendly.
Dr. Johnson has been VERY helpful, and always includes me in decision-making.
Dr. Johnson was great as were the nurses.
Dr. Johnson is always patient, listens throughly, is professional, and caring.
Very friendly doctor
I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Johnson and believe he is an excellent physician. He has a great bedside manner and is knowledgeable in his field. The discussion helped me understand my condition and options for treatment. I was highly satisfied with the visit.
Very friendly staff, took the time to listen!
Excellent explanation of condition and outline of care.
Dr Johnson was very thirties. He did a good exam and included me in planning treatment. He treated me with respect, and had reviewed my chart prio to the visit.
My appointment was scheduled for Dr. Stephen Johnson [...] who was a wonderful doctor who had warmth and tremendous social skills. He took me and the resident in to do an ultrasound, which was very enlightening. He demonstrated his mastery of understanding about my injury. Then he gave detailed and nuanced explanations of what my condition allowed me to do and what I could expect in the future. I left with confidence that my injury had been expertly evaluated, that I understood what was going on, what I needed to do to take care of it, and what activities I could do and what I shouldn't do. I've seen a lot of doctors and I would say Dr. Johnson is one of the best.
Dr. Johnson was very calm, friendly and informative. I felt very safe in his hands for my procedure. [...] the pre proc RN was though, informative and funny, helping make an anxious situation more comfortable. The rad techs who worked in the procedure with Dr. J were also very good, professional and friendly. All in all, I felt very well cared for.
I am a doctor, have been for [many] years [....] Stephen C Johnson, MD, is one of the very best doctors I have ever encountered. He is kind, compassionate and a thorough diagnostician. He always listens carefully to me. Yesterday, I discovered he also is superb at procedures!!
I was so impressed with him! He was really great and I was very appreciative of his level of care
Dr. Stephen Johnson is a gem! He always includes me in care and planning discussions. He is kind, compassionate and competent.
Dr Johnson & everyone involved in my care were ALL amazing
Dr Johnson is knowledgeable & has great side manner
Dr. Johnson was excellent! He was friendly, professional, and caring. I really felt confident in his expertise, diagnosis, and recommendations.
Very pleased w Dr. My friend kept interrupting Dr. But he handeled it very well & answered all questions
Dr Johnson helped explain to my Mom the procedure she was to have. He was very friendly and listen to her concerns.
I felt listened too; doctor problem solved with me; was compassionate; which was very appreciated. [...]
Care provider was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
Went out of way to do procedure same day as visit.
Great experience. Felt heard and validated.
Stephen Clark Johnson MD Very respectful and friendly.
Dr Johnson and his team could not have been better. Honestly, I had no idea what I was going into at this appointment but all of them made it nice and easy.
Excellent Service
I have had this procedure many times at different hospitals. It causes me great anxiety each time. This was the first I have had post spine surgery. This was the friendliest teams I have encountered, everyone was lovely. and the doctor explained things very clearly as to what his options were because of my previous surgery.
Dr Johnson was very thorough, didn't rush, and was reassuring by offering conservative treatment options first.
The doctor did a fantastic job
Dr. Johnson was very nice and listened to my concerns about my back.
During the procedure, Dr.Johnson was very kind & gentle as he explained what he was doing, so I was prepared for the discomfort of the spinal injection. His staff was kind to me, too.
Dr. Johnson was amazing and incredibly courteous. I was extremely late though I called and when I apologized, he made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Johnson has an excellent bedside manner and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone else in need.
Top notch provider!
Dr Johnson is a great listener, answers questions in a way you can easily understand. Additionally he's very nice, empathetic, and has a great sense of humor.
Dr. Johnson was exceptional.
Dr. Johnson was great and showed true care and concern
I have always appreciated Dr. Johnson. Seems to know what he is doing. Listens well and explains clearly Always understanding and never condescending. Takes into account doctors like my job. Good, practical care advice.
Dr. Johnson did a good job of explaining my [...] results and fully involved me in discussing the next steps. He understood my condition, and I have confidence in his recommendations.
Dr. Johnson is amazing! After years of dealing with the same issue I'm finally getting somewhere with his help. Thank you doctor.
The doc was great. I never felt rushed. He answered all my questions and possible concerns
One of the best and most intuitive doctors I have dealt with at UW.
Dr Johnson is an excellent physician, on all fronts. Knowledgable and personable! Highly recommend him!
I was very pleased with the treatment and responses from the doctor and the PA.
While I was familiar with procedure from previous time, he still took the time to review just what would happen and expectations.
About Stephen C. Johnson
Stephen Johnson, MD, MS, RMSK is a board-certified physician at the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium and at the Sports Medicine Center at Harborview Medical Center. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Sports and Spine Division) at the University of Washington.
Dr. Johnson aims to provide his patients with accurate diagnosis, sound treatment, professional guidance to promote educated health choices, and personal encouragement so his patients can take an active role in their own healthcare.
Dr. Johnson earned his MD at the University of Toledo, Ohio with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Medicine. He is also certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK®) and Neuromuscular Ultrasound (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine).
Dr. Johnson teaches musculoskeletal ultrasound locally at UW and nationally as an ultrasound instructor for the Spine Intervention Society.
His clinical interests include non-operative diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, diagnostic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular ultrasound, regenerative medicine (e.g. PRP, Tenex), spine medicine, interventional pain procedures, and electrodiagnostic medicine.
His research interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound applications and efficacy of interventional pain procedures.
Personal Interests
During his spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys hiking, running and playing basketball.
Education and Training
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OSS Health / Sinai of BaltimoreFellowship, 2015, Sports MedicineUW - Dept. of Rehabilitation MedicineResidency, 2014, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationVirginia Mason Medical CenterInternship, 2011, Internal MedicineUniversity of ToledoMedical education, 2010
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine, 2021, American Board of Pain Medicine
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2015, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine, 2015, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Sonography, 2015, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2015, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine