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Dr. Nawal Johansen, MD

Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Palo Alto, CA

5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Johansen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a private concierge medicine practice in Palo Alto, California.

805 El Camino Real, Suite A, Palo Alto, CA 94301
At a glance
Practice model
Private concierge medicine practice
Board certification
Internal medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)
Languages
English, Arabic, Spanish

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About Dr. Johansen

Dr. Johansen received her BA from Princeton University and her MD from Harvard Medical School. She completed internal medicine residency training at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine (2009) and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

She has a private concierge medicine practice in Palo Alto, California. Her care covers disease diagnosis and management, disease prevention, health promotion and advanced practices that support long-term wellness. She speaks Arabic and Spanish in addition to English.

She served on the Stanford Medical School faculty as Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine. She was selected as the founding Medical Director of Stanford Health Care's Clinical Advice Services, where she built a clinical triage program. From 2013 to 2021 she chaired the Abstract Committee of the American College of Physicians Northern California.

Membership and fees

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Services

Disease diagnosis and management Disease prevention Health promotion Long-term wellness
What internal medicine doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Princeton University (BA)
Medical school
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Internal medicine, Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Board certification
Internal medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)
Professional memberships
Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP)

Hospital and practice affiliations

Previously founding Medical Director, Stanford Health Care's Clinical Advice Services

Location

805 El Camino Real, Suite A, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Recognition and research

Awards

Stanford Health Care Faculty Recognition Award for Patient Centeredness, for reaching the 99th percentile of patient satisfaction and likelihood to recommend scores

Publications

Co-author of "Effect of opioid prescribing guidelines in primary care," Medicine, 2016

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Gives medical advice that feels tailored and thoughtful."

FMDD UserDec 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Always finds a way to explain treatment in plain terms."

FMDD UserNov 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Uses every appointment as a chance to support healing."

FMDD UserNov 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Looks at the whole picture, not just one symptom."

FMDD UserNov 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Always comes across as confident but never arrogant."

FMDD UserSep 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Johansen offer concierge medicine?

Yes. Dr. Johansen has a private concierge medicine practice in Palo Alto, California.

Is Dr. Johansen board certified?

Yes. Dr. Johansen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine (2009).

Where did Dr. Johansen train?

She received her BA from Princeton University and her MD from Harvard Medical School. She completed internal medicine residency training at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.

Which languages does Dr. Johansen speak?

Dr. Johansen speaks Arabic and Spanish in addition to English.

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