Stephen C. Johnson M.D.

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4.6 out of 5
342 ratings
16 reviews

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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

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

342 ratings
4.6 out of 5

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16 reviews
December 13, 2023

Dr. Johnson listens like a good friend but I recognize his assessments are professional and combination makes a comfortable visit.

September 26, 2023

Dr. Alexander was excellent [...]

September 24, 2023

Dr. Johnson - excellent

September 22, 2023

Super great e with options presented

August 18, 2023

Listen well, was very honest about expectations, and understanding to my frustrations involving healthcare professionals and my condition

June 28, 2023

*Dr. Stephen Johnson was excellent. He provided clear information and explained his recommendations.

June 21, 2023

Dr Johnson diagnosed my symptoms quickly, got X-rays performed, then showed me the X-rays and created my treatment plan. I have 100% confidence in his abiliities and recommendations.

May 26, 2023

Dr Johnston was very good.

April 27, 2023

The doctor was genuinely concerned and helpful [...]

April 13, 2023

Nurse was great as was Dr. Johnson [...]

April 12, 2023

My experience with Dr. Johnson was very good.

March 21, 2023

The fellow MD [...] and Dr Johnson both were exemplary in their knowledge and bedside manners. I am grateful to them.

February 15, 2023

[...]Dr. Johnson is a very reassuring specialist in addressing my condition and options for care. [...]

January 19, 2023

Dr. Johnson was wonderful!

November 9, 2022

Everyone was very nice

October 3, 2022

The nurses [....] were great, as were Dr.Johnson. [...]

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

  • OSS Health / Sinai of Baltimore
    Fellowship, 2015, Sports Medicine
  • UW - Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Residency, 2014, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
    Internship, 2011, Internal Medicine
  • University of Toledo
    Medical education, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine, 2021, American Board of Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2015, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
  • Sports Medicine, 2015, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
  • Musculoskeletal Sonography, 2015, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2015, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine