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Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD

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(Douglas B. Johnson, MD)

(256 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), Hematology (Blood Disorders), General Practice and Medical Oncology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: cancer, blood disorders, melanoma, and more.

2220 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

(828) 681-2917

Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD is an oncologist in Nashville, TN specializing in oncology (cancer care), hematology (blood disorders), general practice and medical oncology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

2220 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

50 Hospital Drive Suite 4B
Hendersonville, NC 28792

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Douglas Johnson, a melanoma specialist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center who is not treating Carter, said the FDA did not provide a specific end-date for patients who see improvement while...”—"Jimmy Carter says he no longer needs cancer drug treatment", Orlando Sentinel, March 2016

“Dr. Douglas Johnson, a melanoma specialist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center who is not treating Carter, said the FDA did not provide a specific end date for patients who see improvement while...”—"Jimmy Carter says he doesn't need additional cancer treatment", Dallas News, March 2016

“That's typical for patients taking the drug without side effects, said Dr. Douglas Johnson, a melanoma specialist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center who is not involved with Carter's treatment.”—"Jimmy Carter says latest brain scan shows no cancer", Associated Press News, December 2015

doctor visit	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

doctor visit	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

doctor visit	251

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

doctor visit	283
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	34

doctor visit	335

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

doctor visit	369

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

doctor visit	326

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

doctor visit	684

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD treated as an oncologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	294
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	15
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	16
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2011)

Board Certification: Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 256 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.9

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$94,744 OPDIVO $27,397	YERVOY $42	$67,305
Incyte Corporation	$6,174 $6,174
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$6,025 $6,025
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$5,428 TAFINLAR $5,428
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$3,893 $3,893
Other	$9,744 Braftovi $3,780	Firdapse $1,500	FOUNDATIONONE $1,500	Mektovi $103	Non-Covered Product $94	Other $2,767

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$62,500
Consulting Fee	$51,424
Travel and Lodging	$4,526
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,780
Food and Beverage	$3,776
Other	$2

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas Buckner Johnson, MD has received 172 research payments totaling $8,303,100.

Biography

Dr. Douglas Johnson is a specialist in general practice, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). His areas of expertise include melanoma and blood disorders. His professional affiliations include Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Johnson attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Johnson's office in Hendersonville, NC.