Katherine Johnson, MD

Background

Dr. Johnson is a Clinical Instructor in the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at the Hall Health Women’s Clinic. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she earned her Medical Degree with honors from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed an OB/GYN Residency at the UW in 1998. She was in private practice until 2008. She joined the UW Faculty at Hall Health Center in 2009 and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Patient care philosophy

She enjoys a diverse practice of OB/GYN and is committed to the practice of excellent women’s health care. She is dedicated to educating her patients regarding their specific health concerns. She also likes to emphasize strategies to maintain wellness and practice disease prevention.

Clinical Interests

Gynecology, prenatal care, women’s healthcare, adolescent women’s healthcare, STI treatment and prevention, long acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, recurrent vaginitis, dyspareunia

Personal interests

Dr. Johnson lives in Seattle and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She participates in various physical activities year round but is especially drawn to HIIT workouts and skiing. Her other interests include gardening, listening to live music, and travel. 

Languages

English

Expertise

Gynecology, Obstetrics, Women’s Health, PCOS, Contraception, and IUD insertion, Nexplanon insertion, and colposcopy and LEEP procedures