Emily Johnson , MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Medical Sciences Building
COM Fam Med PCN Oth - 0582
Professional Summary
Family physician specializing in the care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Education
MD : University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora, CO , 2016
BA: Willamette University Salem, OR, 2012 (Chemistry)
Clinical Interests
Cystic Fibrosis
Family Medicine
Autism
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21 syndrome)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
Preventive Health
Primary Care
Telehealth
Specialities
Family Medicine
Research and Practice Interests
Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Positions and Work Experience
08-2019 -11-2022 Medical Director, Peak Vista Community Health Centers Developmental Disabilities Health Center , Colorado Springs, CO
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Emily Johnson, David A. Ervin, David Fray, Seth Keller, Benjamin Margolis, Rick Rader, Vincent Siasoco, Douglas Wells, Frederick Wetzel, and Allen Wong (2021. ) COVID-19 support guidelines for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities .INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON DISABILITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, , 20 (1 ) ,9
Other Publications
Emily J. Johnson, MD (2022. ) Diagnostic Overshadowing: The Pitfalls of Prejudicial Thinking .Helen: The Journal of Human Exceptionality,
Emily J. Johnson, MD (2021. ) The Path to Developmental Medicine: I can’t vs I will .Exceptional Parent Magazine ,
Post Graduate Training and Education
06-2016-06-2019 Resident physician , Multicare Tacoma Family Medicine , , Tacoma, WA