Raymond Johnson, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Microbial PathogenesisCards
About
Titles
Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Microbial Pathogenesis
Director ID/Rheum Research Conference, Internal Medicine
Biography
I received my M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). My Ph.D. was from the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology on the pathogenesis of Herpes simplex virus; followed by medical residency and Infectious Diseases training was at Washington University in St. Louis where I was a Howard Hughes Research Fellow. I joined the Indiana University faculty in 2001 to work on Chlamydia pathogenesis, which remains my research focus to the present day.
Appointments
Infectious Diseases
Associate Professor on TermPrimaryMicrobial Pathogenesis
Associate Professor on TermSecondary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Internal Medicine residency
- Washington University (2015)
- Infectious Diseases fellowship
- Washington University (2000)
- MD
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1992)
- PhD
- University of Chicago (1989)
- BA
- Lawrence University, Chemistry Interdisciplinary (1984)
Research
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Raymond Johnson, MD, PhD is an associate professor of medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine and a clinician at Yale Medicine. In the latter role, Dr. Johnson treats patients with complex hospital infections, such as surgical infections, diabetic foot ulcers, or fevers of unknown origin. Many of these conditions can be very complicated and require close follow-up, says Dr. Johnson. “You have to reassure the patients about the entire process, rather than simply saying, ‘Here, take this and you’ll be better.’” He follows up with patients for as long as necessary, even if it takes years.
Dr. Johnson is also a world-class researcher specializing in the herpes simplex virus and chlamydia. His expertise in molecular genetics and cell biology enables him to help people feel comfortable about the science behind their infection and the treatments that will help cure it. “I try to make sure the patient understands their condition and the range of diagnostic treatments available to them,” he says. “We review the basic biology of what’s going on. I want to make sure they are comfortable with the interaction and the care they’re receiving.”
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Sepsis
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Links & Media
Media
- EM photo of a Chlamydia-specific CD8 T cell clone attacking an infected epithelial cell. The Chlamydia inclusion is visible in the epithelial cell opposite the nucleus. Arrow identifies a T cell granule.