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Board Certification
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American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Johnstone as kind, caring, and professional, often noting her calm, confident manner and long-term commitment to care. Many comments praise her communication and listening skills—she explains things clearly, reviews charts beforehand to make visits efficient, and takes time to answer questions. Reviewers also highlight thoughtful, compassionate gestures and thorough, helpful guidance, and say they feel well cared for and would recommend her.
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4.8
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152 reviews
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Obstetrics & Gynecology
-Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Reproductive Endrocrinology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility - University of California San Francisco | Clinical Fellow |
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| Residency | Obstetrics & Gynecology - Duke University | Resident |
| Internship | Obstetrics & Gynecology - Duke University | Intern |
| Graduate Training | Clinical Research - Duke University | M.H.S. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Duke University | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Psychology - Yale University | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Tjitro A, Pappas L, Johnstone EB, Link M, Verrilli L, Humphreys M, Iko I, Letourneau J (2025). Beyond the scale: navigating BMI, IVF candidacy, and retrieval settings through provider perspectives. J Assist Reprod Genet, 42(9), 2937-2949.
- Wang V, Walsh JA, Zell J, Verrilli LE, Letourneau JM, Johnstone EB, Allen-Brady K, Welt CK (2024). Autoimmune Disease is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 110(8), e2614-e2620.
- Allen-Brady K, Moore B, Verrilli LE, Alvord MA, Kern M, Camp N, Kelley K, Letourneau J, Cannon-Albright L, Yandell M, Johnstone EB, Welt CK (2024). Breast Cancer Is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 110(5), e1678-e1686.
- Allen-Brady K, Kodama S, Verrilli LE, Ramsay JM, Johnstone EB, Horns JJ, Emery BR, Cannon-Albright L, Aston KI, Hotaling JM, Welt CK (2025). Azoospermia/Oligozoospermia and Prostate Cancer Are Increased in Families of Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. J Endocr Soc, 9(4), bvaf030.
- Allen-Brady K, Verrilli LE, Austin BA, Letourneau JM, Johnstone EB, Welt CK (2024). Turner syndrome: fertility, familial clustering, and cancer risk. Hum Reprod, 40(2), 391-396.
- Bollig KJ, Barnhart KT, Schisterman EF, Johnstone EB, Peterson CM, Hotaling JM, Ryan G, Van Voorhis BJ, Carrell DT, Mendola P, Mills JL, Harhay MO, Zee J, Mumford SL (2024). The Association of Female and Male Preconception Dyslipidemia With Live Birth in Couples Seeking Fertility Treatment. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 110(1), 91-101.
- Gawron LM, Kaiser JE, Gero A, Sanders JN, Johnstone EB, Turok DK (2024). Pharmacodynamic evaluation of the etonogestrel contraceptive implant initiated midcycle with and without ulipristal acetate: An exploratory study. Contraception, 132, 110370.
- Verrilli LE, Allen-Brady K, Johnstone EB, Alvord MA, Welt CK (2023). Family size for women with primary ovarian insufficiency and their relatives. Hum Reprod, 38(10), 1991-1997.
- Hariton E, Alvero R, Hill MJ, Mersereau JE, Perman S, Sable D, Wang F, Adamson GD, Coutifaris C, Craig LB, Hosseinzadeh P, Imudia AN, Johnstone EB, Lathi RB, Lin PC, Marsh EE, Munch M, Richard-Davis G, Roth LW, Schutt AK, Thornton K, Verrilli L, Weinerman RS, Young SL, Devine K (2023). Meeting the demand for fertility services: the present and future of reproductive endocrinology and infertility in the United States. Fertil Steril, 120(4), 755-766.
- Johnstone EB, Gorsi B, Coelho E, Moore B, Farr AM, Cooper AR, Mardis ER, Rajkovic A, Chow CY, Yandell M, Welt CK (2022). DIS3 Variants are Associated With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Importance of Transcription/Translation in Oogenesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 108(9), 2330-2335.
- Miller RH, Pollard CA, Brogaard KR, Olson AC, Barney RC, Lipshultz LI, Johnstone EB, Ibrahim YO, Hotaling JM, Schisterman EF, Mumford SL, Aston KI, Jenkins TG (2023). Tissue-specific DNA methylation variability and its potential clinical value. Front Genet, 14, 1125967.
- Fugal AD, Stanford JB, Johnstone EB, Kah K, Schliep KC (2022). Polycystic ovary syndrome and postpartum depression among Hispanics and non-Hispanics: a population-based study. AJOG Glob Rep, 2(3).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Humphreys M, Johnstone E, Letourneau JM (2020). Current Approaches to Fertility Preservation. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 63(4), 735-751.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ibrahim Y, Johnstone E (2018). The male contribution to recurrent pregnancy loss. Transl Androl Urol, 7(Suppl 3), S317-S327.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Editorial
- Allen-Brady K, Johnstone EB, Welt CK (2024). Response to Letter to the Editor: Breast Cancer is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 110(5), e1725-e1726.
Other
- 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.
Wonderful! Great care, very informative and great at asking questions!!
She is a wonderful doctor and we have had nothing but a positive experience with her. I feel like she communicates things clearly and honestly, and takes the time to listen and engage with us on a personal level.
Very professional and friendly
A wonderful person helped me a lot, thank you so much. [TRANSLATED]
Has been helping me for 13 years. Incredible ideas and heart.
Dr. Johnstone is amazing. My experiencing as a patient has been great. She listens and always wants what is best for the patient.
Dr. Johnstone was so professional and courteous. I got sick during the visit because I had been fasting for a long time and she kindly brought me juice and crackers and offered for me to lay down. So kind and patient with me, which I really appreciate.
Dr John stone is amazing. I would recommend her to anyone. She's very caring and kind and will definitely take care of you.
Dr Johnstone is amazing! She is so kind, respectful, and professional. She is extremely smart and helps explain things in a way that everyone can understand. She makes you feel cared for as a person and patient of hers. I would highly recommend her! She is the best of the best at this job. You are in good hands with her guiding your care.
I have enjoyed having her as my Doctor! She has been so helpful and has been very thorough with everything she has done! I highly recommend her!
Dr. Johnstone was easy to talk to. She really listened when I spoke. She had read my chart and so it made the most of our time not having to re explain what I had previously been through. She has a calm confident manner.