Emily E Johnston MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology•Birmingham, AL

Physician

1600 7th AveBirmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 205-638-2811
Fax+1 205-638-2121

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Summary

Dr. Emily Johnston is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist based in Birmingham, AL. She completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology in 2017 at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University, where she also earned her medical degree in 2010. Her research, published in various journals, explores topics such as palliative care in pediatric oncology, cancer care in Latin America, racial disparities in end-of-life care, financial challenges faced by bereaved parents, and COVID-19 risks in children undergoing cancer treatment.

Education & Training

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2017
Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2010

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Certifications & Licensure

AL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2019
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Quality Measures for End-of-Life in Children With Heart Disease: A Modified Delphi Approach.
Emily E Johnston, Raba Tefera, Tiffany Nyamao, Isaac Martinez, Sarah Bhayani
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2026-11-01
Social Determinants of Health and End-of-Life Circumstances in a Quaternary Children's Hospital.
Tara Jamieson, Jessica P Liu, Sarah W Goldberg, James Ting, Miriam T Fox
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2026-10-01
Early Palliative Care Is Feasible and Acceptable in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.
Gabriel M Daniels, Raba Tefera, Isaac Martinez, Susan I Buckingham, Laura K Metrock
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2026-09-16

Press Mentions

Discussing Care Goals Increased as the End of Life NearedApril 15th, 2025
Preferred and Actual Location of Death Often Don't Match for Young Cancer PatientsJanuary 14th, 2025
Preferred vs. Actual Location of Death: A Mismatch for Young Cancer PatientsJanuary 14th, 2025