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Nawal L. Atwan Johansen, MD
Internal medicine doctor
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - General Medical Disciplines
- 211 Quarry Road
- Suite 302
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-9000
Professional Education
- Residency: Stanford University Hospital -Clinical Excellence Research Center (2009) CA
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (2006) MA
- Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)
- Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)
- BA, Princeton University (2001)
Honors & Awards
- Tuberculosis Initiative Research Associate Scholarship, Princeton University Project 55 (1999)
- Senior Thesis Award, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs (2001)
- Pasteur Clinical Research Scholarship, Harvard Medical School (2003-2004)
- Co-Director, American College of Physicians Northern California Meeting, Academic Poster Judging Committee (2013-2014)
Administrative Appointments
- Medical Student Clinical Preceptor, Harvard Medical School (2004 - 2006)
- Elected Representative, Stanford Committee On Residency Training and Clinical Services, Stanford University (2006 - 2009)
- Clinical Instructor, Stanford University School of Medicine (2009 - 2012)
- Preceptor for Stanford Medical Students in Primary Care Clinic, Stanford University School of Medicine, Outpatient Rotation (2009 - Present)
- Preceptor for Stanford Residents, Stanford Internal Medicine Resident Clinic (2009 - Present)
- Lecturer on Primary Care Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Course 313 (2009 - Present)
- Elected Member, Stanford Hospital Well Being Committee (2011 - Present)
- Elected Member, Stanford Committee on Professional Satisfaction and Support (2014 - Present)
- Associate, Educators for CARE, Stanford University School of Medicine (2010 - Present)
- Co-Director, American College of Physicians Northern California Meeting, Academic Poster Judging Committee (2013 - Present)
- Faculty Physician, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2009 - Present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2012 - Present)
Publications
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Screening for Osteoporosis
Papaioannou, MD, A., Ferko, MSc, N., Adachi, MD, J., Watts, MD, N. B., Koehler, MD, E., & Atwan, MD, N. (2013). Screening for Osteoporosis. American College of Physicians Smart Medicine Pier Review, January. -
Measuring improvement following total hip and knee arthroplasty using patient-based measures of outcome.
Marx, R. G., Jones, E. C., Atwan, N. C., Closkey, R. F., Salvati, E. A., & Sculco, T. P. (2005). Measuring improvement following total hip and knee arthroplasty using patient-based measures of outcome. journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 87(9), 1999-2005.
Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
She's the best! Very genuine and listens very well. Always wish things didn't feel rushed, but this is definitely not her fault. It's a busy system.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. atwan Johansen is the best.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
5-star. Will recommend to anyone.
SHC Patient, May 2015
When I first call for an appointment I asked for female MD & was scheduled w/Dr. Atwan - I love her so much now all of my family going to her as well.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I highly respect Dr. Atwan Johansen. And I appreciate her incredible support and understanding throughout the years she has been my primary. I will never forget a pivotal telephone call--I was in the ER and then hospital in Cabo San Lucas, in acute crisis re my kidney. Dr. Atwan/Johansen's call helped me make the correct decision to take a flight, ASAP, to LA for emergency surgery--which ended up saving my kidney. OR the time, during a routine checkup, when she was very concerned about a tiny bump behind my ear that I asked her about. She insisted that I get an ultra-sound and consult with an ENT ASAP--which I did. It turned out that she was very right to be concerned--the small bump was actually a good-sized Warthin's tumor that was already wrapped around my facial nerves and would only get worse. The ensuing superficial paratidectomy, tumor removal and reconstructive surgery was 6 hours. If it hadn't been for Dr J's concern resulting in the surgery in 2010, who knows what I would be facing at this time--possibly even a malignant Warthin's tumor!! She has ALWAYS been there for me, no matter where I am on the planet. I feel very grateful to have access to her wise counsel and care.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
She is an amazing Dr.- top notch in all areas.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I really like Dr. Johansen. She is trustworthy and gives insightful care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
I've already recommended her to family and a friend in need of a physician.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Nawal is very easy to discuss issues with and provides thoughtful & helpful information. I appreciate that she keeps up to date on latest research & best practices.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
The doctor appeared competent but I was expecting a more thorough exam on my first visit with her.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Atwan is A+.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Only met her once and she met my needs and my experience was pleasant.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Dr. Atwan is very concerned, kind and thorough and so friendly. We feel so fortunate to have her as our primary doctor.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
I truly appreciate Dr. Atwan's care for me. Even if I don't have an appt. visit with her. Whenever I have a question or any message for her, she responds promptly. Thanks to her RN as well for always being responsive and helpful. They really make me feel very cared for.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
She's the best! Very genuine and listens very well. Always wish things didn't feel rushed, but this is definitely not her fault. It's a busy system.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. atwan Johansen is the best.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
5-star. Will recommend to anyone.
SHC Patient, May 2015
When I first call for an appointment I asked for female MD & was scheduled w/Dr. Atwan - I love her so much now all of my family going to her as well.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I highly respect Dr. Atwan Johansen. And I appreciate her incredible support and understanding throughout the years she has been my primary. I will never forget a pivotal telephone call--I was in the ER and then hospital in Cabo San Lucas, in acute crisis re my kidney. Dr. Atwan/Johansen's call helped me make the correct decision to take a flight, ASAP, to LA for emergency surgery--which ended up saving my kidney. OR the time, during a routine checkup, when she was very concerned about a tiny bump behind my ear that I asked her about. She insisted that I get an ultra-sound and consult with an ENT ASAP--which I did. It turned out that she was very right to be concerned--the small bump was actually a good-sized Warthin's tumor that was already wrapped around my facial nerves and would only get worse. The ensuing superficial paratidectomy, tumor removal and reconstructive surgery was 6 hours. If it hadn't been for Dr J's concern resulting in the surgery in 2010, who knows what I would be facing at this time--possibly even a malignant Warthin's tumor!! She has ALWAYS been there for me, no matter where I am on the planet. I feel very grateful to have access to her wise counsel and care.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
She is an amazing Dr.- top notch in all areas.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I really like Dr. Johansen. She is trustworthy and gives insightful care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
I've already recommended her to family and a friend in need of a physician.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Nawal is very easy to discuss issues with and provides thoughtful & helpful information. I appreciate that she keeps up to date on latest research & best practices.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
The doctor appeared competent but I was expecting a more thorough exam on my first visit with her.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Atwan is A+.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Only met her once and she met my needs and my experience was pleasant.
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