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Nils Johnson, MD, MS, is a professor of medicine at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). Dr. Johnson cares for patients in the cardiac care unit and hospital wards, practices interventional cardiology in the catheterization laboratory, interprets SPECT and PET perfusion images, and sees outpatients in clinic. His clinical interests span all of cardiology with a special focus on using pressure and flow measurements to clarify the diagnosis and select optimal treatment. He seeks to improve patient care by applying clinical physiology, both non-invasive perfusion imaging and invasive pressure measurements.
Dr. Johnson grew up equally in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Houston, TX; and Tulsa, OK (his father was in the oil industry). During high school, he became an Eagle Scout, played violin in the All-State Orchestra, and then spent an exchange year in Witzenhausen, Germany. Dr. Johnson completed his undergraduate degree in physics and computing at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and completed medical school at Columbia University in Manhattan. At Northwestern University in Chicago, he earned an internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, an interventional cardiology fellowship, and a master’s of science degree in epidemiology and biostatistics. During 2015-2016, he spent an academic sabbatical year emphasizing invasive coronary physiology with Dr. Nico Pijls at the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Dr. Johnson is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, plus subspecialty credentials in Nuclear Cardiology.
His research with his mentor, Dr. K. Lance Gould, started in 1999. This research focuses on clinical coronary physiology, from non-invasive perfusion imaging to intracoronary hemodynamics. Dr. Johnson served as the principal investigator for international trials in coronary physiology like CONTRAST (NCT02184117) and DEFINE-FLOW (NCT02328820). Current projects include quantitative FFR pullbacks (PPG registry, NCT04789317) and novel aortic valve physiology (SAVI-AoS, NCT04514250). He has lectured in 19 countries across four continents and contributed to over 140 publications. Dr. Johnson is a full professor of medicine and holds the Weatherhead Distinguished Chair of Heart Disease.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Master of Science (epidemiology and biostatistics), Northwestern University, Department of Preventive Medicine, 9/1/2007–12/31/2009
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Dr Johnson is very caring and involved w/ my care. He is first rate! Thx
Dr. Johnson and his staff were very attentive and professional.
All excellent
I understand that these physicians are extremely busy and their time is very precious, but I read the follow-up notes to my visit and some of the items, actually quite a lot of the items that were checked on my ... on the things that the physician said he did, for instance, checking my lungs, my temperature, my skin condition. They all said that they were viewed and checked, but they weren't. And these can have really important implications down the road with insurance and other things when a doctor says they've checked something and they haven't. So that needs to be noted. Thank you.
Dr. Johnson, is a really good doctor. I would highly recommend him to my Family and friends
I felt that the staff was attentive and wait times were tolerable
I was very impressed with the entire visit. The person that met me in the room was super friendly as was the PA. I'm so glad that I changed to Dr. Johnson as he is definitely a cut above most other cardiologists.
I had a very long wait but the frequently updated me
Dr. Johnson was knowledgeable about my case (and meds) as well as current medical research.
Very satisfied except for the location. I live in Cypress.
I'll always be grateful to Dr. Johnson for saving my life!
The only thing is the amount of pain I'm in from my chest pain even my arm. I thought maybe he would try to help to ease that with some pain medicine or something, but I'm still back in the same boat hurting. just like before I even came to the visit that's the only thing.
Everything is fine with my doctor. I understand everything he tells me and asks me, and I understand your answer. I am very grateful for the way you treat us and I can help you.
Very friendly environment
DR Nils Johnson answers all questions to be understood and is very personable. My wife and I both agree as his patients.
It helps to have a long-term relationship.
Dr Johnson and his staff are the best. I am happy to be his/their patient.
It was a great first experience to see a cardiologist and I was made to feel very comfortable with the process, exam, and consultation. A very efficient and caring team.
I felt very comfortable with the treatment from Dr. Johnson. I would like him to follow up with me before the year of health insurance that I have is up.
After an ER visit promted me to follow up with Cardiology. I was able to get in to see Dr. Johnson. My appointment was an add on and they were very busy that day. I was greeted warmly by the front desk staff. Check in was very smooth. I did not wait very long before I was called back. My MA that took my vitals and ekg was the best! So kind caring and down to earth. She really made me feel comfortable when I came in nervous about the visit. I'm so sorry I can't remember her name but I'm almost certain it started with a C. Ms. Tracy Dr. Johnsons nurse also amazing! She had all of my past Cardiology history and we went over everything together. Dr. Johnson was very caring, knowledgeable and kind. I have no doubt in my treatment plan and I am glad that they are my Cardiology care team. Shout out to Jorge who also hooked me up (literally) with this fancy gear I have to wear for the next month. He was so kind and explained how my device worked and what I needed to do with it, once everything was completed. Although they added me on to their busy day, I never once felt rushed or unheard. Thank you!
Dr. Johnson and his staff have been just, have provided just the best care for me and my family, my wife, and I really appreciate them.
Scheduling department is not right. I Had. A appointment at the same place that was 3hours apart that's not right . I catch rides to my appointment s that tied up. My ride all day
Very good job
All staff was very helpful and profesional
The treatment my wife and I have had with Dr Johnson and his entire staff has truly been exceptional, in every literal sense
Very pleasant and satisfactory.
I waited 45 minutes past my appointment.
I met Dr Johnson for the first time yesterday, and I have to say he was extremely nice and personable. I'm sure we will have a very good doctor/patient relationship in the future. Looking forward to having him take care of my cardiac issues as I grow older.
Please tell the nurse to let the people in the waiting room how long before they will call them .Thank you
Kind, friendly and knowledgeable environment. Very professional.