Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Johnson as highly knowledgeable and thorough in gastroenterology, taking time to review records and clearly explain treatment plans. Reviewers emphasize her empathy, active listening, and clear communication, noting that she makes them feel heard, supported, and reassured. Several comments say her attentive care has restored quality of life and inspired strong trust in her expertise.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Gastroenterology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Education history
| Fellowship | Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition - University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics | Fellow |
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| Chief Resident | Internal Medicine - University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics | Chief Medical Resident |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine | M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Medical Microbiology and Immunology - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine | M.S. |
| Undergraduate | Anthropology, Environmental Studies - Eckerd College | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Patel S, Walsh J, Pinnell D, Pei S, Chen W, Rojas J, Rathod A, Johnson J, Gawron A, Curtis JR, Baker JF, Cannon GW, Wu D, Lai M, Sauer BC (2024). Real-world experience with biosimilar infliximab-adba and infliximab-dyyb among infliximab-naïve patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the Veterans Health Administration. Medicine (Baltimore), 103(37), e39476.
- Cohen-Mekelburg S, Johnson J, Paine E, Prasad MA, Dominitz JA, Hou J (2024). Assessment of Physician Needs and Access to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialty Care Resources in a National Integrated Health System. Dig Dis Sci, 69(9), 3180-3187.
- Gawron LJohnson JB, Flynn A, Woodcock A (2024). Family Planning for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Post-Dobbs Era. Gastroenterology & Hepatology Series, Volume 20(Issue 6).
- Derek P, Jessica J, Brian S, Shoabo P, Wei C, Jorge R, Andrew G, Joshua B, Jeffrey C, Vicki S, David W, Jessica W (2020). P022 Utilization Patterns of Infliximab Originator to Infliximab Biosimilar in US Veterans. Am J Gastroenterol, 115(Suppl 1), S6.
- Johnson J, Affolter K, Boynton K, Chen X, Valentine J, Peterson K (2017). CMV Disease in IBD: Comparison of Diagnostic Tests and Correlation with Disease Outcome. Inflamm Bowel Dis, 24(7), 1539-1546.
- Johnson JB, Boynton KK, Peterson KA (2016). Co-occurrence of eosinophilic esophagitis and potential/probable celiac disease in an adult cohort: a possible association with implications for clinical practice. Dis Esophagus, 29(8), 977-982.
Case Report
- Johnson JB, Driscoll M, Cohen M, Adler DG (2016). Mycobacterium avium-Intracellulare Complex (MAC) Producing a Periportal Pseudotumor in a Patient With HIV and a Normal CD4 Count. ACG Case Rep J, 3(4), 92.
- Johnson JB, Affolter KE, Samadder NJ (2013). A rare cause of hematochezia: colon mucormycosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 11(8), A22.
- Johnson JB, Marsden L, Samadder NJ (2013). A rare cause of diarrhea: pancreatic VIPoma. Endoscopy, 45 Suppl 2 UCTN, E311-2.
Abstract
- Johnson, Jessica (2020). Utilization patterns of infliximab products in US Veterans. Abstract accepted AIBD, presented at AIBD 2020. December 10-12,2020 [Abstract].
- Johnson, Jessica (2020). Infliximab Biosimilar use for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A National Veterans Affairs Experience. Presented at ACG 2020. October 23-28, 2020 [Abstract].
- Johnson JB, Lynch K, Flynn A, et al (2014). CMV Disease in IBD: Comparison of Diagnostic Tests (Hematoxylin & Eosin, Immunohistochemistry, Tissue PCR) and Correlation with Disease Outcome; poster presentation also given at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Clinical & Research Conference, Orlando, FL, December 2014 [Abstract]. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Journal.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Johnson, JB (2024). Biosimilars in 2024 [Video]. Vumedi. Available: https://www.vumedi.com/video/biosimilars-in-2024-with-a-brief-review-of-biobetters/.
MD. Johnson is a great provider. Very respectful and pays close attention to detail with her patients. She has been great to work with and has found a way to get me seen if any problems occurred.
MD. Johnson is very thorough and so thoughtful. She personally took so much time explaining everything and made sure I understood. Very respectful and amazing in her care.
Listens well and is very helpful. Seems like she cares
Wonderful provider who is thoughtful, friendly, knowledgeable, and makes you feel heard! Excited to be a patient of hers, I'm in good hands!
Deeply committed to helping me. Highly trained and educated Gastroenterologist. Thoroughly researched my medical conditions. Listened and answered all my concerns and Gastro problems. Feel understood and comforted.
Dr Johnson is professional, kind and willing to move mountains to help. I have had this horrible disease for 51 years. I feel very secure with her care
Dr. Johnson is very easy to talk to. She shows a lot of empathy and listens well. Her advice has really helped me.
Amazing doctor! Very knowledgeable, kind, caring, takes time to determine best/new ideas on course of action for treatment, etc.
Just started with Jessica Johnson, but I feel very hopeful about the treatment she's recommending is recommending. I felt like she had carefully reviewed my file and listened to my concerns. Highly recommend.
I've seen GI specialists at the University of Utah for decades and Dr. Johnson is one of the best. She's a thorough and caring provider!
Dr. Johnson is by far the best doctor i have ever worked with and I've had many. She genuinely cares about the well-being of her patients and is very engaging in the care she provides. And her treatment and knowledge of her field of study has by far exceeded my expectations.
Great physician who cares about her patients and helping you receive quality care. I feel heard and taken care of. I appreciate that I'm not being made to feel like I'm making up symptoms or just have anxiety
Dr Johnson has given me back my quality of life. I would no longer be here if it weren't for her amazing care.
Dr. Johnson is an incredible provider. She's extremely knowledgeable about IBD as well as very kind annd caring. She always listens to my concerns before making her recommendations.
After talking with Dr Johnson I always feel informed & have a plan.
Thank you Dr. Jessica Johnson for the good care you provide me.
Dr. Johnson listens carefully, questions insightfully, and responds helpfully. Her open and caring demeanor inspires complete trust in her abilities and commitment to the best outcomes for her patients.
I highly recommend Dr. J. B. Johnson! Dr. J. B. Johnson is extremely knowledgeable of Crohn's Disease and gastroenterology in general. The doctor is very personable and easy to talk with. The doctor was willing to work with me and inform me of the reason I should really get a procedure in a few months.
Dr. Johnson is amazing! She is an excellent provider who listens to her patients and considers their feedback before prescribing care. I really appreciate the time and attentiveness she gives me.
She's the best physician I've had and makes me feel like she genuinely cares about me and helping me.