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Karen Johnston, MD, Neurology, Charlottesville, VA

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Neurology Charlottesville, VA

Vascular Neurology

Harrison Distinguished Professor and Assoc Vice President for Clinical and Translational Research

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Summary

  • Dr. Karen Johnston is a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA. She received her medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 26 years. She specializes in vascular neurology and is experienced in general neurology and cerebrovascular disease. She has more than 90 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • American Stroke Association Honors 12 Leading Stroke Scientists
    American Stroke Association Honors 12 Leading Stroke ScientistsFebruary 8th, 2022
  • High School Students Look to SOAR with Help of New UVA Program
    High School Students Look to SOAR with Help of New UVA ProgramJuly 27th, 2021
  • Managing Glucose Levels After Acute Ischemic Stroke
    Managing Glucose Levels After Acute Ischemic StrokeSeptember 17th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Ninds Research Education Program For Residents And Fellows At The University Of VNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • The Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) TrialNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • The Acute Physiology Of Stroke Score (APSS)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2009
  • Glucose Regulation In Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP)National Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Glucose Regulation In Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP)National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2007
  • Predictive Risk Model In Acute Ischemic StrokeNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2004