Dr. Michele Johnson

Biography

Michele H. Johnson, MD, specializes in treating aneurysms, strokes, and vascular malformations in conjunction with neurosurgery. She is the director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Yale Medicine. Neurointerventional radiologists utilize minimally invasive techniques to image and treat conditions affecting the brain. Dr. Johnson's passion for medicine was inspired at an early age by watching the medical mystery drama Quincy, M.E. She initially planned to specialize in pathology during medical school but shifted her focus after witnessing the precision with which radiologists made diagnoses from X-ray images. Throughout her career, Johnson has made numerous impactful diagnoses and has treated a range of conditions, demonstrating her commitment to helping patients. She holds board certifications in Diagnostic Radiology and has had her original certification since 1983. Dr. Johnson's efforts have significantly contributed to the field of neuroradiology, and she actively engages in the education of future medical professionals.

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