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Garfield Johnson, III, MD
Dr. Garfield Johnson treats every patient like he would a member of his own family. He talks to you as if he has known you for years. Dr. Johnson wants to make sure you understand every step of your treatment or procedure. His goal is to make sure you feel better when you walk out of his office than you did when you walked in the door.Dr. Johnson’s background is very diverse. He attended college at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he earned a bachelor of science in economics. While in college, he was a member of the Order of Alpha Omega Honor Society and Friars Senior Society. He worked for a year as a financial analyst before deciding to pursue a medical degree.
Dr. Johnson was awarded a four-year merit based tuition scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Michigan. When he wasn’t studying medicine, Dr. Johnson performed with the Voices of Healing, a medical school gospel choir. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the nationally acclaimed University of Michigan as well.
Dr. Johnson chose Houston for its diversity and high level of energy. He enjoys both the sports and cultural offerings of the city. He is an avid golfer and is a huge Texans fan.
Education
University of Michigan Health System
Department of Otolaryngology
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Michigan Health System
Department of Surgery
Ann Arbor, Michigan
General Surgery Internship
Department of Surgery
Ann Arbor, Michigan
General Surgery Internship
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Doctor of Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Post-baccalaureate pre-med program
(Completed all basic-science requirements for the medical school application process)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Post-baccalaureate pre-med program
(Completed all basic-science requirements for the medical school application process)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BS in Economics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BS in Economics
Honors, Awards and Activities
- University of Michigan Health System
Instructor in Physical Examination of the Head and Neck
Community Throat Cancer Screening Clinic, 2001-2003 - University of Michigan Medical School
Albert C. Furstenberg Award, May 2000
Award given for outstanding performance in areas of scholastic achievement, clinical work and research in Otolaryngology. - OAP Research Grant Award, 1997
$2,500 research grant given to study basic science and clinical issues in neurotology. - Dr. Carl Beaver Endowment Trust Scholarship, 1996-2000
Merit-based tuition scholarship for medical school. - Voices of Healing, 1998-2000
Medical school gospel choir. - University of Pennsylvania
Friars Senior Society, 1992-1993
Society honoring scholastic achievement and community service contributions throughout the University of Pennsylvania. - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 1989-1993
President, 1993. - Order of Omega Honor Society, 1992-1993
Research
Publications
Bradford CR, Zhu S, Ogawa T, Ubell M, Narayan A, Johnson G, Wolf GT, Fisher SG, Carey TE. P53 mutation correlates with cisplatin sensitivity in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. Head and Neck. 2003; 25(8):654-61.
Selesnick SH, Johnson G. Radiologic surveillance of acoustic neuromas. The American Journal of Otology. 1998; 19:846-49.
Lavizzo-Mourey R, Clayton LA, Byrd WM, Johnson G, Richardson D. The perceptions of african-american physicians concerning their treatment by managed care organizations. Journal of the National Medical Association. 1996; 88(4): 210-14.
Presentations – Grand Rounds
Johnson G. The Management of Tinnitus. University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – October 30, 2003.
Johnson G. Esophageal Disorders. University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – May 22, 2003.
Johnson G. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – November 4, 2002.
Johnson G. Lesions of the External Auditory Canal. University of Michigan, Department of Otolaryngology – December 8, 2001.
Other Experience
Hope Clinic -Ypsilanti, Michigan
Student Coordinator
July 1999 – July 2000
Recruited volunteers and coordinated the volunteer activities for medical school students. Students were responsible for managing the clinic pharmacy as well as participating in patient care activities under the supervision of volunteer physicians.
Student Coordinator
July 1999 – July 2000
Recruited volunteers and coordinated the volunteer activities for medical school students. Students were responsible for managing the clinic pharmacy as well as participating in patient care activities under the supervision of volunteer physicians.
Wistar Institute – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Technician
July 1995 – May 1996
Studied the effects of simulated microgravity on cardiovascular endothelial cell development. Grant support provided by NASA.
Research Technician
July 1995 – May 1996
Studied the effects of simulated microgravity on cardiovascular endothelial cell development. Grant support provided by NASA.
SEI Corporation – Wayne, Pennsylvania
Financial Analyst
June 1993 – May 1994
Worked as an analyst to assist in the development and management of asset allocation investment strategies for corporations, pension funds, endowments and individuals with assets ranging from $10-$200 million.
Financial Analyst
June 1993 – May 1994
Worked as an analyst to assist in the development and management of asset allocation investment strategies for corporations, pension funds, endowments and individuals with assets ranging from $10-$200 million.