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20 Duke Medicine CircleDurham, NC 27710
Phone+1 919-684-7645
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Summary
- Dr. Karen Johnson is a radiologist located in Durham, NC, specializing in breast imaging. She completed her medical education at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2001, followed by an internship in internal medicine and residency in diagnostic radiology at George Washington University. She is a Professor of Radiology at Duke University Hospital and a fellow in the Society of Breast Imaging. Her research includes publications on breast MRI, digital breast tomosynthesis and patient satisfaction in breast biopsies, among other topics.
Education & Training
George Washington UniversityResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2002 - 2006- George Washington UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2006 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Current Challenges in Imaging-Based Cancer Screening, From theSpecial Series on Screening.Lars J Grimm, Danielle E Kruse, Tina D Tailor, Karen S Johnson, Brian C Allen
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2025-04-23 - Architectural Distortions Detected by DBT Alone With No Ultrasound Correlate and Nonmalignant Results on Core Needle Biopsy: Outcomes From an Imaging-Focused Managemen...Derek L Nguyen, Eun L Langman, Karen S Johnson, Lars J Grimm
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2025-03-12 - 1 citationsScreening the Implant-Augmented Breast with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Is Tomosynthesis Necessary for Non-implant-Displaced Views?Derek L Nguyen, Lars J Grimm, Jeffrey S Nelson, Karen S Johnson, Sujata V Ghate
Journal of Breast Imaging. 2024-05-27
Press Mentions
Raleigh Woman Warns Against Delayed Breast Cancer Screening After Overcoming 3 Life-Threatening Health ScaresOctober 14th, 2021
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