Dr. Jim Johnson

 

 

Department:

Family Practice

Board Status:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Medical Group:

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Practice Status:

Physician is accepting new patients at this time.

Medical School:

Vanderbilt University, 1993

Internship:

Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Residency:

Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Fellowships:

Sports Medicine, San Jose Medical Center and Stanford

Professional Interests / Specialties:

Sports Medicine; overuse injuries in swimmers and other Olympic athletes

Personal Interests:

Dr. Johnson enjoys coaching, swimming, many other fitness activities, reading and traveling.

Affiliated Organizations:

American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, USA Swimming National Team Physician, Stanford University Team Physician

In addition, Dr. Johnson is a Level 4 Coach and has coached under Gregg Troy, Richard Quick and assisted Coach Joe Goeken (with on deck coaching duties and physiologic monitoring) in preparing Gustavo Borges and Carlos Jayme for the 2000 Olympics where they were part of Brazil's first Olympic Medal winning Realy (Bronze in 400 FR).  He is a USA National Team Physician and will be traveling with the Team USA to Pan Pacific Games in the late summer.  Dr. Johnson has served as the Team Physician for Stanford Women's Swimming the past two years.