
Heather M (Matthews) Johnson MD MS, MMM, FAHA, FACC, FASPC
Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Director of Preventive Cardiology for Women's Services - Baptist Health South Florida North Medical Group; Clinical Affiliate Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
690 Meadows RdBoca Raton, FL 33486
Fax+1 561-955-3756
Overview of Dr. Johnson
Heather M. Johnson, MD, MS, MMM, FAHA, FACC, FASPC is a Cardiologist and Director of Preventive Cardiology for Women's Services at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute of Boca Raton Regional Hospital/Baptist Health South Florida, and a Clinical Affiliate Associate Professor of Florida Atlantic University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, Master of Population Health, and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with Honors from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business with a Master of Medical Management. Prior to moving to Boca Raton, Florida, Dr Johnson practiced as a Noninvasive Cardiologist and Preventive Cardiologist for 10 years at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and served as an Associate Professor with Tenure at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health. She is a leader in population health, heart disease prevention, and women’s health. Dr. Johnson has served on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, has been on the writing committee for American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines, and is a guest medical expert on television newscasts, radio shows, and podcasts.
Education & Training
- Marshall School of Business, University of Southern CaliforniaMMM, Master of Medical Management, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, 2018 - 2019
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2006 - 2009
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 2002
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonMS, Population Health
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
- WI State Medical License 2004 - 2021
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Guideline-directed antihypertensive medication use among young adult participants with uncontrolled hypertension at enrollment in the MyHEART study.Megan R Knutson Sinaise, Jennifer Zaborek, KyungMann Kim, Diane R Lauver, Patrick McBride
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 2024-11-13 - Disparities in heart failure between White, Black, and Hispanic young adults: insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Khawaja M Talha, Talal Almas, Abdul Mannan Khan Minhas, Husam Salah, Adeena Jamil
Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease. 2024-03-25 - 1 citationsCount From Zero: Pregnancy History and Heart Risk.Heather M Johnson
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2024-03-05
Press Mentions
- How to Combat Misconceptions of Statin Drugs in Your PatientsSeptember 24th, 2024
- Can You Take Fish Oil with Blood Pressure Medication?April 24th, 2023
- Public Health Leadership Paramount to Emerging Coronavirus PandemicMarch 19th, 2020
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American Society of Preventive CardiologyFellow
- Palm Beach County Medical SocietyMember
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