Amanda K. Johnson

Amanda K. Johnson, MD, MPH, CPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Cancer Blood and Marrow Clinic
801-662-4700

  • Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completed her Pediatric residency at Duke University, her Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University and her Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy fellowship at the University of Minnesota-MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. During her time in Oregon, she also completed her Masters of Public Health (MPH) at Oregon Health and Science University-Portland State University School of Public Health.

    She is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah and is in the division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Johnson’s primary clinical interests include blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for leukemia and lymphoma. She is also interested in global oncology. Her research interests include utilizing mobile health and technology to support patients and caregivers.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
    National Board of Public Health Examiners (Certified in Public Health)

  • Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completed her Pediatric residency at Duke University, her Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University and her Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy fellowship at the University of Minnesota-MHealth Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. During her time in Oregon, she also completed her Masters of Public Health (MPH) at Oregon Health and Science University-Portland State University School of Public Health.

    She is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah and is in the division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Johnson’s primary clinical interests include blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for leukemia and lymphoma. She is also interested in global oncology. Her research interests include utilizing mobile health and technology to support patients and caregivers.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Hematology/Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
    National Board of Public Health Examiners (Certified in Public Health)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies - University of Minnesota Medical School Fellow
    Health Promotion - Oregon Health & Science University - Portland State University School of Public Health M.P.H.
    Fellowship Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Oregon Health & Science University/Doernbecher Children's Hospital Fellow
    Pediatrics - Duke University School of Medicine/Duke University Hospital Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Minnesota Medical School M.D.
    Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Mathematics - Cornell College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Tuepker A, Johnson A, Manriquez L, Park S, Erin R, Zinler KA, Sciammas CL, Lacayo BA, Park B (2023). The impacts of relational organizing for health system and community collaboration: Early evidence from a rapid multisite qualitative study. Health Serv Res. (Read full article)
    2. Edwards ST, Johnson A, Park B, Eiff P, Guzman CEV, Gordon L, Taylor C, Tuepker A (2023). "What We're Doing Now…Is More Than Water Cooler": Perspectives of Primary Care Leaders on Leading Through (and Beyond) COVID-19. J Gen Intern Med. (Read full article)
    3. Johnson A, Johnson T, Winsnes K, Davis JL (2023). NUT carcinoma: A rare presentation of a chest mass with hypercalcemia in a pediatric patient. Human Pathology Reports, 31.
    4. Smealie E, Rosenthal L, Johnson A, Roslin C, Hassett AL, Choi SW (2022). Enhancing Resilience in Family Caregivers Using an mHealth App. Appl Clin Inform, 13(5), 1194-1206. (Read full article)
    5. Johnson A (2022). Living in the Dying. J Palliat Med, 25(8), 1313. (Read full article)
    6. Githanga J, Brown B, Chitsike I, Schroeder K, Chekwenda-Makore N, Majahasi F, Ogundoyin O, Renner L, Petricca K, Denburg AE, Horton SE, Gupta S, et al (2020). The cost-effectiveness of treating childhood cancer in 4 centers across sub-Saharan Africa. Cancer, 127(5), 787-793. (Read full article)
    7. Johnson A, Yang F, Gollarahalli S, Banerjee T, Abrams D, Jonassaint J, Jonassaint C, Shah N (2019). Use of Mobile Health Apps and Wearable Technology to Assess Changes and Predict Pain During Treatment of Acute Pain in Sickle Cell Disease: Feasibility Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 7(12), e13671. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Johnson AK, Choi SW (2022). Stakeholder engagement, proper planning and modular design for mHealth apps: lessons from QuestExplore and working toward standards for mHealth app design. Mhealth, 8, 29. (Read full article)

    Other

    1. Johnson A (2023). ASPHO Early Career Mentoring Video. American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
    2. Johnson A (2020). COVID-19 and Mental Health Providers. Web. Oregon Health & Science University School of Public Health.

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