Christine L. Johnson, M.D.

Contact Information
Physiatric Medicine Associates
800 North Shiloh
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 487-5574 - Phone
(972) 487-5139 - FAX
Email: Christij@bhcs.com

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Electromyography, Musculoskeletal, Wound Care, Gait Abnormalities, Impairment Ratings, General Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurologic Disorders, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Spinal Cord Injuries, Work Injuries.

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, May 2000

RESIDENCY TRAINING:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, 07/1996 - 06/1999
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medicine/Surgery Internship (including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ER, Medicine, Anesthesiology, Gerontology), 07/1995 - 06/1996

EDUCATION:
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Doctor of Medicine, May 1995

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 08/1982

Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Occupational Therapy Prerequisites, 08/1978 - 05/1990

HONORS:
Post Graduate Administrative and Academic Chief Resident
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, UTHSCSA
07/1998 - 06/1999

Medical School Honors in Psychiatry
Honors in Family Medicine

Undergraduate Graduated with Honors

MEDICAL LICENSE:
Texas State Medical License granted August 1996 - K0321

PROCEDURAL SKILLS:
Electrodiagnostic Examinations
BOTOX neuromuscular block and phenol motor point block
Intra-articular, bursal, and trigger point injection
Designated Doctor for Texas Workers Compensation Commission

RELATED EMPLOYMENT:
Occupational Therapist
Clinical Specialist III, Clinical Supervisor III, and Staff I
Occupational Therapy Services
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas
05/1991 - 05/1992, 07/1982 - 08/1990

RESEARCH:
Didactic Intervention in the Reduction of Total Discharge Medications
Johnson CL, King JC, Franco TA

TEACHING:
Clinical Adjunctive Faculty Occupational Therapy Dept., Texas Women's University, Dallas Campus 1999 - 2001
Faculty Associate Attending for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents at Baylor University Medical Center August 1999 - Present

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:
AAPM&R Annual Assembly
Poster Presentation - "Didactic Intervention in the Reduction of Total Discharge Medications" - Nov. 1999
Workshop Faculty in San Antonio, TX -
"1999 Practical Electromyography Seminar and Workshop" - March 1999
Rehabilitation Department at UTHSCSA -
"Needle Electromyography Examination and Motor Unit Potential" - 1998
"Prevention of Low Back Pain" - Journal Club - 1998
"Traumatic Head Injury in Pediatrics" - 1997
"Geriatric Rehabilitation Concerns" - 1997
"Anatomy of the Knee Joint and Popliteal Space" - Dissection, Kinesiology, and Procedures - 1996
"Anatomy of the Superficial/Deep Musculature of the Cervical Neck and Vertebral Skeleton" - Dissection, Kinesiology, and Procedures - 1996
Family Medicine Department at UTHSCSA - " Confirming Radiculopathy with an Electrodiagnostic Evaluation" - 1998
Interdisciplinary Education Module for Medical, Dental, and Allied Health students at
UTHSCSA - "Management of the Chronic Pain Patient" - 1998
Anesthesiology Department at UTHSCSA - "Pain Management in the Disabled Patient" - 1995

PUBLICATION:
Johnson CL, Santos C: The Roles of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and the Registered Occupational Therapist in Adult Psychiatry. Occupational Therapy in Health Care 1988; 5(2/3): 133-139.

GUEST REVIEWER:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004.

PROF. AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation AAPM&R Resident Physician Council - Chair, Bylaws and Strategic
Planning Committee, 1997 - 1998
Association of Academic Physiatrists
Physiatric Assoc. of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association
North American Spine Society
Association for the Advancement of Wound Care

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteer Physician in Dallas, Texas at:
Hoop-It-Up 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000
White Rock Lake Marathon 2002, 2001
Senior ProAm Golf Tournament 2000
Du-2-Du 2000
Mesquite High School Physical Exam Clinic 2004
Texas Special Olympics Preparticipatory Physical Exam Clinic, San Antonio, Texas 1998
Habitat for Humanity, San Antonio, Texas 1997

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION: Available on Request

REFERENCES: Available on Request