
Deborah Gail (Griest) Johnson MD
Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Pediatric Pathology
President/Pikes Peak Forensics, PC
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3120 Eastridge LnCanon City, CO 81212
Phone+1 719-248-5712
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Summary
- Deborah G. Johnson, MD, is a pathology specialist based in Canon City, CO, board certified in forensic, anatomic, and clinical pathology. She completed her medical education at the University of Colorado, followed by extensive training, including residencies in anatomic and clinical pathology and fellowships in pediatric and forensic pathology. Her professional experience includes serving for thirty years as a Medical Examiner in Sedgwick County, Kansas, El Paso County, Colorado, Onondaga and Broome Counties, New York; a forensic pathologist in Texas and New Zealand; and as an expert consultant in her own business, Pikes Peak Forensics, founded in 2003. Dr. Johnson has contributed to the field with publications on forensic pathology, including articles in journals like MLO and the Journal of Forensic Sciences.
Education & Training
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1995 - 1996
- University of ColoradoResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1994 - 1995
- University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Pathology, 1993 - 1994
- University of ColoradoResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1990 - 1993
- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- CO State Medical License 1992 - 2027
- NY State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2008 - 2023
- KS State Medical License 1996 - 2022
- American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10....Brian L Peterson, Michael Arnall, Sarah Avedschmidt, Dean Beers, Michael Bell
Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2021-11-01 - Forensic pathology: separating fact from fiction.Deborah G Johnson
MLO. 2003-08-01 - 51 citationsFatal diphenhydramine intoxication in infants.Andrew M. Baker, Deborah G. Johnson, Joseph A. Levisky, William Lee Hearn, Karla A. Moore
Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2003-03-01
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