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Richard Johnson, MD, Nephrology, Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital

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Nephrology • Aurora, CO

Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Author, Nature Wants Us to Be Fat CEI, Colorado Research Partners LLC

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Summary

  • I am both a clinician and researcher. My research has focused on the cause of chronic kidney disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes with a focus on the role of uric acid and fructose. I also do research on climate change. I am s founding editor of Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Nephrology, 1982 - 1984
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1982 - 2000
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1995

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Different Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, and Hyperuricemia According to Level of Body Mass Index in Japanese and American Subjects  
    Paul S MacLean, Richard J Johnson, MDPI

Lectures

  • Getting a Handle on the Cause of Mesoamerican Nephropathy 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/7/2019
  • Reduced Insulin Sensitivity Predicts Vascular Complications in Type 1 Diabetes 
    Aurora, CO - 6/16/2014

Authored Content

  • Nature Wants Us To Be FatFebruary 2022

Press Mentions

  • Here&Rsquo;S What Scientists Are Learning About Women&Rsquo;S Health from Other Female Animals
    Here&Rsquo;S What Scientists Are Learning About Women&Rsquo;S Health from Other Female AnimalsFebruary 21st, 2023
  • Rick Johnson, M.D. On the Relationship Between Salt & Blood Pressure
    Rick Johnson, M.D. On the Relationship Between Salt & Blood PressureMarch 7th, 2022
  • Rick Johnson, M.D. On the Impact of High Blood Pressure on Chronic Disease
    Rick Johnson, M.D. On the Impact of High Blood Pressure on Chronic DiseaseMarch 7th, 2022
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