Clinical Work & Expertise
Pediatric emergency care that pairs technical readiness with calm, family-centered communication
Dr. Johnson's clinical interests span trauma, resuscitation, ultrasound-guided decision-making, and systems that improve how children receive acute care.
Primary setting
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Practice style
Precision under pressure, with child- and family-centered communication.
Systems lens
Quality and safety work that improves how care is delivered.
Areas of Focus
Clinical domains shaped by urgency, precision, and compassion
These are the areas most closely aligned with Dr. Johnson's fellowship training, scholarship, and systems interests.
Pediatric trauma and resuscitation
Respiratory distress, asthma exacerbations, and sepsis
Diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, dehydration, and common acute pediatric emergencies
Care pathways for children who have experienced trauma or assault
Advanced point-of-care ultrasound for diagnostics, procedures, and faster decision-making
Practice Settings
Pediatric Emergency Department at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Prior high-acuity pediatric training at Westchester Medical Center / Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Team-based care in collaboration with nursing, child life, social work, and forensic support partners
Quality & Safety Interests
Safer emergency procedures and airway events
Checklist-driven resuscitation and acute stabilization
Workflow design that supports equitable care for every child and family
Clinical Philosophy
Approach to care
Pediatric emergency medicine requires technical readiness, coordinated teamwork, and communication that helps families feel informed even when situations are urgent.
Dr. Johnson’s clinical style emphasizes preparation, team coordination, and thoughtful communication. In practice, that means using current evidence, structured workflows, and bedside tools such as point-of-care ultrasound to support quicker, safer decision-making.
It also means paying close attention to how children and caregivers experience emergency care. In high-stress situations, clarity and compassion are not extras; they are part of the treatment environment.
Care Principles
Evidence-based emergency protocols
Team coordination across disciplines
Safer diagnostics and procedures through ultrasound