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Professor Margaret Johnson
MBBS MD FRCP
GMC: 2272700Professional statement
Professor Margaret Johnson is a senior consultant physician in thoracic medicine and the HIV research director at the Royal Free Hospital. Professor Johnson is one of the UK’s leading consultants in respiratory medicine and currently sees patients at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and at Royal Free Hospital.
Her main expertise is in asthma, breathlessness, COPD, longCovid, interstitiallungdisease, occupationallungdisease, pneumonia, lungcancer, tuberculosis and respiratoryinfections (HIV and respiratory infections in the immunocompromised).
She is the clinical lead for respiratory diseases at St John's and St Elizabeth's Hospital and she is the present clinical director of the North Thames Clinical Research Network (CRN) for the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). She was the immediate Academic Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Professor Johnson qualified in medicine at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine and was awarded an MD from London University. Subsequently, she was awarded a personal chair in medicine at University College. Professor Johnson was previously the chairman of the British HIV Association and the medical director at the Royal Free London Foundation Trust. She has published more than 500 articles in peer-reviewed journals on both respiratory and HIV topics.
Clinics
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
Grove End Road, NW8 St John's Wood London, NW8 9NHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 48 years of experience
- Consultant Physician in Thoracic Medicine, St John’s and St Elizabeth Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Respiratory infections
- COPD
Professional memberships
- Founder member of the British HIV Association
- Trustee Board Member, St John and St Elizabeth Hospital
Education
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- Doctor of Medicine, University of London (1987)
Teaching posts
- Professor of Medicine, University College of London (2005)
Positions in organisations
- Former Academic Vice President at the Royal College of Physicians
- Personal Chair in Medicine at University College London
Publications and conferences
- More than 500 papers published in peer-reviewed journals on respiratory and HIV topics.
Prizes and awards
- BHIVA Best Oral Presentation Award
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 2272700
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- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
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- Dr Johnson was very knowledgeable and her attention to details meant my chest infection was correctly identified on my first visit. Dr Johnson was able to answer questions clearly so I understood each step of the process. The facilities were clean and waiting times were short
- I would highly recommend Professor Margaret Johnson as she is a genuine and caring professional. She has a lovely manner and is very thorough and reassuring. The staff at the hospital were also very helpful and professional.
- A pioneering doctor throughout her whole life, she remains one of the most personable, sympathetic, kind, reassuring and knowledgeable doctors on this planet. She is always spot-on in her diagnoses and I don’t know what we would have done without her.
- Professor Margaret Johnson and her team are incredible. Very professional. Would highly recommend.
- Fantastic doctor. Very knowledgeable with kindness and compassion.
- What can I say, I can’t quite adequately articulate, but I’ll try… Margaret has been a dream, the utmost professional, whilst also being personable, someone you can respect and trust. I cannot recommend her highly, nor thank her enough, as well as her team, for the excellent support, care and reassurance throughout. Thank you.
- Prof Johnson takes the time to listen, provides thorough care, and genuinely prioritizes her patients’ well-being.
- Professor Johnson went above and beyond to give me the care I needed and explored all avenues to help me get well.