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Erica B. Johnstone
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Erica B. Johnstone, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Women's Health, Area E
801-581-3834
  • Erica B. Johnstone, M.D., M.H.S., is a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Johnstone clinical interests include reproductive endocrine disorders and all types of infertility, and she also works with hormonal disorders in children and adolescents. Her research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian aging. Dr. Johnstone received her bachelor’s degree from Yale University, and earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University. She joined the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2010. She enjoys running, biking, and hiking with her husband and 2 young children.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 52 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Johnstone was so professional and friendly. She took the time to listen to what I had to say and explained things in a way I could understand. I am excited to continue seeing her throughout my fertility journey.

    August 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Erica Johnstone is the best! I always recommend her with all my friends that have infertility problems because she has a lot of knowledge, is very nice and kind.

    August 06, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Johnstone was extremely compassionate, thorough and efficient. She made me feel comfortable during a sensitive exam and communicated well. I recommend Dr. Johnstone highly.

    August 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Fantastic physician! Knowledgeable kind and courteous

    August 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    My doctor Erica B Johnstone simply is the best doctor that I ever had. She is the reason for our my husband and mine happiness after be in an appointment with her

    July 23, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    GOD BLESS HER

    July 14, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Johnstone was an amazing partner to me in my journey to motherhood the first time. She is the reason I am a mother today. I am so grateful for her expert knowledge and solutions. I am excited to be working with her again as we look to grow our family. I have complete trust in her and her approach to our situation. She's kind and positive and I would recommend her to anyone who is working through their fertility journey.

    July 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Johnstone has provided me with excellent care through the entire process of IVF and an embryo transfer. She is highly skilled, caring, and knowledgeable.

    July 01, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very kind and respectful.

  • Erica B. Johnstone, M.D., M.H.S., is a gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Johnstone clinical interests include reproductive endocrine disorders and all types of infertility, and she also works with hormonal disorders in children and adolescents. Her research interests include polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian aging. Dr. Johnstone received her bachelor’s degree from Yale University, and earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University. She joined the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2010. She enjoys running, biking, and hiking with her husband and 2 young children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Primary
    Academic Divisions Reproductive Endrocrinology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility)

    Education history

    Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility - University of California San Francisco Clinical Fellow
    Obstetrics & Gynecology - Duke University Resident
    Internship Obstetrics & Gynecology - Duke University Intern
    Clinical Research - Duke University M.H.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine - Duke University M.D.
    Psychology - Yale University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cooper LJ, Emery BR, Aston K, Fair D, Rosen MP, Johnstone E, Letourneau JM (2022). Fertility preservation practices for female oncofertility differ significantly across the USA: results of a survey of SREI members. J Assist Reprod Genet, 39(8), 1749-1757. (Read full article)
    2. Legro RS, Hansen KR, Diamond MP, Steiner AZ, Coutifaris C, Cedars MI, Hoeger KM, Usadi R, Johnstone EB, Haisenleder DJ, Wild RA, Barnhart KT, Mersereau J, Trussell JC, Krawetz SA, Kris-Etherton PM, Sarwer DB, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Huang H, Zhang H, Reproductive Medicine Network (2022). Effects of preconception lifestyle intervention in infertile women with obesity: The FIT-PLESE randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med, 19(1), e1003883. (Read full article)
    3. Jenkins T, Aston K, Carrell D, DeVilbiss E, Sjaarda L, Perkins N, Mills JL, Chen Z, Sparks A, Clemons T, Chaney K, Peterson CM, Emery B, Hotaling J, Johnstone E, Schisterman E, Mumford SL (2021). The impact of zinc and folic acid supplementation on sperm DNA methylation: results from the folic acid and zinc supplementation randomized clinical trial (FAZST). Fertil Steril, 117(1), 75-85. (Read full article)
    4. Garg D, Meeks HD, Johnstone E, Berga SL, Smith KR, Hotaling J, Letourneau JM (2021). Cancer treatment is associated with a measurable decrease in live births in a large, population-based study. F S Rep, 2(4), 462-467. (Read full article)
    5. Keihani S, Verrilli LE, Zhang C, Presson AP, Hanson HA, Pastuszak AW, Johnstone EB, Hotaling JM (2020). Semen parameter thresholds and time-to-conception in subfertile couples: how high is high enough? Hum Reprod, 36(8), 2121-2133. (Read full article)
    6. Ibrahim Y, Stoddard GJ, Johnstone E (2020). A validated prediction score for having two or more embryos for cryopreservation following freeze-all IVF cycles: an analysis utilizing SART CORS database. J Assist Reprod Genet, 38(2), 397-405. (Read full article)
    7. Ibrahim Y, Einerson B, Carrell DT, Emery BR, Johnstone E (2020). The hamster egg penetration test may decrease intracytoplasmic sperm injection utilization while maintaining high conventional fertilization rates. Asian J Androl, 23(1), 11-15. (Read full article)
    8. Humphreys M, Johnstone E, Letourneau JM (2020). Current Approaches to Fertility Preservation. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 63(4), 735-751. (Read full article)
    9. Mumford SL, Johnstone E, Kim K, Ahmad M, Salmon S, Summers K, Chaney K, Ryan G, Hotaling JM, Purdue-Smithe AC, Chen Z, Clemons T (2019). A Prospective Cohort Study to Evaluate the Impact of Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle on Fertility: Design and Baseline Characteristics. Am J Epidemiol, 189(11), 1254-1265. (Read full article)
    10. Garg D, Johnstone EB, Lomo L, Fair DB, Rosen MP, Taylor R, Silver B, Letourneau JM (2020). Looking beyond the ovary for oncofertility care in women: uterine injury as a potential target for fertility-preserving treatments. J Assist Reprod Genet, 37(6), 1467-1476. (Read full article)
    11. Ibrahim Y, Stoddard G, Johnstone E (2020). A clinical counseling tool predicting supernumerary embryos after a fresh IVF cycle. J Assist Reprod Genet, 37(5), 1137-1145. (Read full article)
    12. Rothwell E, Lamb B, Johnson E, Gurtcheff S, Riches N, Fagan M, Sabatello M, Johnstone E (2020). Patient perspectives and experiences with in vitro fertilization and genetic testing options. Ther Adv Reprod Health, 14, 2633494119899942. (Read full article)
    13. Schisterman EF, Clemons T, Peterson CM, Johnstone E, Hammoud AO, Lamb D, Carrell DT, Perkins NJ, Sjaarda LA, Van Voorhis BJ, Ryan G, Summers K, Campbell B, Robins J, Chaney K, Mills JL, Mendola P, Chen Z, DeVilbiss EA, Mumford SL (2019). A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Folic Acid and Zinc Supplementation on Male Fertility and Livebirth: Design and Baseline Characteristics. Am J Epidemiol, 189(1), 8-26. (Read full article)
    14. Schisterman EF, Sjaarda LA, Clemons T, Carrell DT, Perkins NJ, Johnstone E, Lamb D, Chaney K, Van Voorhis BJ, Ryan G, Summers K, Hotaling J, Robins J, Mills JL, Mendola P, Chen Z, DeVilbiss EA, Peterson CM, Mumford SL (2020). Effect of Folic Acid and Zinc Supplementation in Men on Semen Quality and Live Birth Among Couples Undergoing Infertility Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 323(1), 35-48. (Read full article)
    15. Garg D, Johnstone EB, Fair DB, Carrell DT, Berga S, Letourneau JM (2019). Oncofertility conundrum: discrepancy between anti-Mϋllerian hormone and mature oocyte yield in a peripubertal girl with Hodgkin lymphoma. J Assist Reprod Genet, 36(8), 1753-1756. (Read full article)
    16. Patel B, Byrne JLB, Phillips A, Hotaling JM, Johnstone EB (2017). When standard genetic testing does not solve the mystery: a rare case of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for campomelic dysplasia in the setting of parental mosaicism. Fertil Steril, 110(4), 732-736. (Read full article)
    17. Ibrahim Y, Johnstone E (2018). The male contribution to recurrent pregnancy loss. Transl Androl Urol, 7(Suppl 3), S317-S327. (Read full article)
    18. Johnstone EB, Davis G, Zane LT, Cedars MI, Huddleston HG (2012). Age-related differences in the reproductive and metabolic implications of polycystic ovarian syndrome: findings in an obese, United States population. Gynecol Endocrinol, 28(10), 819-22. (Read full article)
    19. Rosen MP, Johnstone E, Addauan-Andersen C, Cedars MI (2011). A lower antral follicle count is associated with infertility. Fertil Steril, 95(6), 1950-4, 1954.e1. (Read full article)
    20. Lamb JD, Johnstone EB, Rousseau JA, Jones CL, Pasch LA, Cedars MI, Huddleston HG (2011). Physical activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, predictors, and positive health associations. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 204(4), 352.e1-6. (Read full article)
    21. Johnstone EB, Rosen MP, Neril R, Trevithick D, Sternfeld B, Murphy R, Addauan-Andersen C, McConnell D, Pera RR, Cedars MI (2010). The polycystic ovary post-rotterdam: a common, age-dependent finding in ovulatory women without metabolic significance. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 95(11), 4965-72. (Read full article)
    22. Johnstone E, Sandler JR, Addauan-Andersen C, Sohn SH, Fujimoto VY (2010). Asian women are less likely to express interest in infertility research. Fertil Steril, 94(4), 1249-1253. (Read full article)
    23. Rosen MP, Johnstone EB, Gillham SJ, Modan AE, Lipshutz AK, Reijo-Pera R, Cedars MI (2010). Is antral follicle count a genetic trait? Menopause, 17(1), 109-13. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Legro RS, Hansen KR, Diamond MP, Steiner AZ, Coutifaris C, Cedars MI, Hoeger KM, Usadi R, Johnstone EB, Haisenleder DJ, Wild RA, Barnhart KT, Mersereau J, Trussell JC, Krawetz SA, Kris-Etherton PM, Sarwer DB, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Huang H, Zhang H, Reproductive Medicine Network (2022). Effects of preconception lifestyle intervention in infertile women with obesity: The FIT-PLESE randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med (19(1), pp. e1003883). United States. (Read full article)