-
Specialties
Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 65 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 22, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI would recommend her to everyone.
December 20, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALIncredible physician. Very skilled and very compassionate.
December 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is very pleasant, responds to questions and concerns with patience a respect. Offers thorough explanation of condition, treatment and expected outcome.
December 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Johnson makes it very apparent that she is invested in my care, and treats me as an individual, not just another patient. She listens to my concerns and is not afraid to show the human side of medicine, through empathy and compassion.
September 05, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Cali Johnson is a very good surgeon and really cares about her patients. I really appreciate her. I Highly recommend her as a surgeon! She explains things very clearly and tells you what she is going to do.
September 02, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Cali Johnson is an extremely competent, efficient, compassionate surgeon. She is blessed with golden hands, powerful brain snd a fantastic ability to calm surgical anxiety! The U is so lucky to have her caliber of surgical expertise!
August 30, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe seems to be very thorough . We came away satified.
July 08, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALA real human being!
July 05, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALCali Johnson made an ever last impact with me, as my Doctor I couldn't have been in better hand and Dr Cali Johnson is truly and amazing person, god put her in my life when I needed the very best .
June 01, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe is amazing my cardiologist in Yuma wanted to put a stint she said to walk it worked she and her staff are very gracious would highly recommend thank you dr Johnson
May 31, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery professional yet warm empathetic and excellent bedside manner
March 21, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI really appreciated the time Dr. Johnson took with me in explaining things clearly.
March 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALThis was my first visit to Dr. C Johnson. I found her to be very knowledgeable and caring. She listened carefully to my concerns and questions. I was very pleased with the appointment.
March 09, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALKnowledgeable, caring and profesional
February 14, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALA phenomenal surgeon. Saved my life twice!! None better on planet Earth!!
February 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI would recommend her to any friend or family member
January 06, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALAmong the top 5% of MD I have seen at the UofU hospital.
January 06, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALShe explained everything clearly and thoroughly'
December 23, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSPersonable, professional and always takes the time to explain things thoroughly Plus I like her
December 15, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery good Dr. easy to talk to!
October 18, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSCali was a good medical professional who ask appropriate and beneficial questions regarding my health care
September 09, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Johnson is very professional and helpful and caring I would always recommend her.
September 02, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Cali Johnson is a very qualified cardiovascular surgeon. She has saved my life on three occasions! She is very easy to communicate with, she has a very kind and caring personal touch, and she listens. She is a most outstanding cardiovascular surgeon. I know of no other equal to her and the mountain west. I would highly recommend her to anyone who has cardiovascular needs, especially with the abdominal aorta.
September 01, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSCali is the best doctor I've ever had, she takes the time even though she was behind, she cares. I've had some pretty bad stuff happen from other doctor's I have seen... Dr Johnson saved me... love her!
May 31, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Johnson is amazing!!! Very good bedside manner. She is a important part of my health care.
May 09, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSCalib was very professional And very Careful how she explained my mother's health issues
April 14, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe is the best physician I have ever had.
April 06, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSTis world needs more great surgeons and people like Cali Johnson! They do not come any better! She is extremely qualified as a cardiovascular surgeon and very personable and professional in her patient care! SHE CARES!!
March 31, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSThank you for listening. You are a wonderful Dr and person I trust. See you in a few months
March 31, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSFelt very comfortable and informed
March 18, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Johnson is very professional and kind. She makes us feel comfortable and addresses any concerns we have
March 17, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSExcellent care
March 09, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHad a great experience and was treated very well by her and her staff!
January 21, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSShe explained everything very well.
January 13, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Johnson is professional and compassionate as well as an extremely skilled vascular surgeon . She and her team gave us hope and solutions that were unexpected and appreciated.
-
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Vascular Surgery
Education history
Fellowship Vascular Surgery, Early Specialization Program - Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California Fellow Doctoral Training Organizational Change - University of Southern California Rossier School of Education EDD Residency General Surgery - Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California Resident Certification Biomedical Research - University of California, San Francisco Certificate Professional Medical Medicine - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine M.D. with Distinction Undergraduate Pharmacology, Biopsychology - University of California, Santa Barbara B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Johnson CE, Beidler PG, Zheng X, Kraiss LW, Brooke BS (2025). Long-term survival among older adults with frailty undergoing elective vascular surgery procedures. J Vasc Surg. (Read full publication)
- Brooke BS, Rosenfeld E, Horns JJ, Sarfati MR, Kraiss LW, Griffin CL, Das R, Longwolf KJ, Johnson CE (2024). Increased Risk of Acute Aortic Events following COVID-19 and Influenza Respiratory Viral Infections. Ann Vasc Surg, 109, 225-231. (Read full publication)
- Holeman TA, Chester C, Hales JB, Zhang Y, Johnson CE, Brooke BS (2024). Long-term patient-reported outcomes among patients undergoing revascularization vs medical therapy for intermittent claudication. J Vasc Surg, 80(2), 466-477.e4. (Read full publication)
- Weaver ML, Sun T, Shickel B, Cox ML, Carter TM, Steinl GK, Johnson CE, Amankwah KS, Cardella JA, Loftus TJ, Smith BK (2024). Gender differences in autonomy and performance assessments in a national cohort of vascular surgery trainees. J Vasc Surg, 80(1), 260-267.e2. (Read full publication)
- Fereydooni A, Johnson CE, Brooke BS, Arya S (2024). Decision making in the frail vascular surgery patient: A scoping review. Semin Vasc Surg, 37(2), 224-239. (Read full publication)
- Longwolf KJ, Johnson CE, Horns JJ, Hotaling JM, Brooke BS (2023). Exogenous Testosterone Replacement Therapy Is Associated with Increased Risk for Vascular Graft Infections Among Hypogonadal Men. Ann Vasc Surg, 97, 113-120. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Brooke BS (2023). Preoperative functional performance is the best predictor for loss of independence after major surgery among older adults. Evid Based Nurs. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Zhang L, Magee GA, Ham SW, Ziegler KR, Weaver FA, Fleischman F, Han SM (2020). Periscope sandwich stenting as an alternative to open cervical revascularization of left subclavian artery during zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair. J Vasc Surg, 73(2), 466-475.e3. (Read full publication)
- Malhotra NR, Smith JD, Jacobs AC, Johnson CE, Khan US, Ellison HB, Brintz BJ, Millar MM, Cloud WG, Nahmias J, Hendershot KM, Smith BK (2020). High value care education in general surgery residency programs: A multi-institutional needs assessment. Am J Surg, 221(2), 291-297. (Read full publication)
- Donoho DA, Johnson CE, Hur KT, Buchanan IA, Fredrickson VL, Minneti M, Zada G, Wrobel BB (2019). Costs and training results of an objectively validated cadaveric perfusion-based internal carotid artery injury simulation during endoscopic skull base surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(7), 787-794. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Ham SW, Ziegler KR, Magee GA, Weaver FA, Fleischman F, Han SM (2019). Lift Sandwich Grafting Enables Transfemoral Abdominal Aortic Branch Incorporation during Endovascular Aortic Repair for Chronic Type B Aortic Dissection. Ann Vasc Surg, 57, 50.e1-50.e8. (Read full publication)
- Kuo EC, Veranyan N, Johnson CE, Weaver FA, Ham SW, Rowe VL, Fleischman F, Bowdish M, Han SM (2018). Impact of proximal seal zone length and intramural hematoma on clinical outcomes and aortic remodeling after thoracic endovascular aortic repair for aortic dissections. J Vasc Surg, 69(4), 987-995. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Manzur MF, Wilson TA, Brown Wad N, Weaver FA (2018). The financial value of vascular surgeons as operative consultants to other surgical specialties. J Vasc Surg, 69(4), 1314-1321. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Peralta J, Lawrence L, Issai A, Weaver FA, Ham SW (2018). Focused Resident Education and Engagement in Quality Improvement Enhances Documentation, Shortens Hospital Length of Stay, and Creates a Culture of Continuous Improvement. J Surg Educ, 76(3), 771-778. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Yates K, Sullivan ME (2019). Building a Framework for Self-Regulated Learning in Surgical Education: A Delphi Consensus Among Experts in Surgical Education. J Surg Educ, 76(6), e56-e65. (Read full publication)
- Johnson CE, Ham SW, Ziegler KR, Weaver FA, Rowe VL, Han SM (2017). Use of Double-Barrel Gore Excluder Bifurcated Endografts for Renal Artery Incorporation in an Urgent Endovascular Repair of a Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg, 49, 309.e1-309.e6. (Read full publication)
- Cattaruzza F, Johnson C, Leggit A, Grady E, Schenk AK, Cevikbas F, Cedron W, Bondada S, Kirkwood R, Malone B, Steinhoff M, Bunnett N, Kirkwood KS (2013). Transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 mediates chronic pancreatitis pain in mice. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 304(11), G1002-12. (Read full publication)
- Faustino JV, Wang X, Johnson CE, Klibanov A, Derugin N, Wendland MF, Vexler ZS (2011). Microglial cells contribute to endogenous brain defenses after acute neonatal focal stroke. J Neurosci, 31(36), 12992-3001. (Read full publication)
Editorial
- Johnson CE, Smith BK (2022). My Brother's/Sister's Keeper: Collective responsibility for the professional identity of surgeons. Am J Surg, 224(1 Pt B), 282-283. (Read full publication)
(
out of
65
reviews
)