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
Salt Lake City
801-581-3834

  • Dr. Erica B. Johnstone joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010 and is dedicated on treating a wide range of reproductive endocrine disorders and infertility issues, as well as hormonal disorders in children and adolescents. She specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, providing expert care in menopause management, transgender health, endometriosis, and in vitro fertilization.

    Her clinical interests are complemented by her research pursuits, which include significant studies on polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian aging. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call the women’s health services at 801-213-2995.

    Outside of her professional life, Dr. Johnstone is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys running, biking, and hiking, often accompanied by her husband and two young children, embracing the scenic beauty of Utah.

    Dr. Johnstone began her educational journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yale University, followed by a Medical Degree and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, where she also undertook an internship. Her advanced training continued with a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco.

    She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

    Specialties

    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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    Patient Comments

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    June 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Johnstone is amazing! She is a very caring and knowledgable physician. Because of her we have a healthy baby boy. I have always received excellent care and highly recommend her.

    June 08, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Im really grateful to have Dr. Johnstone as my doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have seen in the past 5 years. I didn¿t feel rushed, she was thorough in her explanations and quotes the data and studies. She was so validating of my feelings, respectful of where I am at in the process but also helped correct some misunderstandings about I had. I so appreciate hearing about the data and studies, and to not feel pressured to jump to more invasive treatments but to still get the info and her advice. She is top notch.

    May 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She is amazing. I would recommend her to anyone who¿s going through the something that I¿m going through. go see her , She had empathy and cared about what I went in for we need people like her¿she understands . My husband and I are really appreciate her for helping us, we pray that God would work is miracles, because he had put Doctors to do his work.

    April 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I found Dr. Johnstone to be very insensitive and not optimistic. I am barely 39 and other doctors I have met with are optimistic and positive - stressing that I only need one good egg. By the end of the call this doctor suggested that I could look into an egg donation from someone in their 20s. I left the call crying and felt pity rather than optimism and care. The doctor explained the IVF process well - but I felt like I was being talked to as if I was 80 years old and wanting to have a baby.

    March 07, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    The genuine care that has been used to handle this entire situation is insurmountable. I can't thank Dr. Johnstone and her team enough for walking with us through this entire process.

    February 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Erica Johnstone stands out as one of the finest doctors I've ever had. Her unparalleled bedside manner, combined with a personal clinical expertise and evidence-based approach, makes her my hero. I could also gather she is a great mentor to her medical team which says a lot. I'm confident that I received the best care under her guidance.

    November 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Kind, thorough, and supportive

    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.

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  • Dr. Erica B. Johnstone joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010 and is dedicated on treating a wide range of reproductive endocrine disorders and infertility issues, as well as hormonal disorders in children and adolescents. She specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, providing expert care in menopause management, transgender health, endometriosis, and in vitro fertilization.

    Her clinical interests are complemented by her research pursuits, which include significant studies on polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian aging. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call the women’s health services at 801-213-2995.

    Outside of her professional life, Dr. Johnstone is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys running, biking, and hiking, often accompanied by her husband and two young children, embracing the scenic beauty of Utah.

    Dr. Johnstone began her educational journey with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Yale University, followed by a Medical Degree and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, where she also undertook an internship. Her advanced training continued with a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Francisco.

    She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

    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)

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