Dr. Karen JohnsonMD, FACOG

Preventive Medicine

at Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern — Chicago, IL

About

Karen Johnson, MD, FACOG, devoted more than twenty years to obstetrics and gynecology before joining the Raby Institute, serving women on the South Side of Chicago throughout her career. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed her residency there as well. Her undergraduate years at the University of Michigan included a double major in Psychology and Biology, followed by diabetes research at Wayne State after graduation. Dr. Johnson holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a Diplomate candidate of The American Council of Holistic Medicine. Her clinical interests include female intimacy issues, sexual dysfunction, atrophic vaginitis, menopausal syndrome, osteoporosis, and chronic pelvic pain. A certified da Vinci robotic surgeon, she previously grew a two-provider practice into a six-provider group over seventeen years and developed an in-office hysteroscopy initiative. , and remains an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Michigan, double major in Psychology and Biology

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine, MD (1994)

Residency

Wayne State University School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Additional Training

Wayne State University, post-college diabetes research; Diplomate candidate, The American Council of Holistic Medicine

Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Diplomate candidate of The American Council of Holistic Medicine

Conditions Treated

menopausal syndrome
sexual dysfunction
female intimacy issues
atrophic vaginitis
osteoporosis
chronic pelvic pain
diabetes (research background)

Who is Dr. Johnson right for?

Dr. Johnson is an excellent fit for women navigating menopause, pelvic pain, or sexual health concerns. Patients dealing with osteoporosis or atrophic vaginitis benefit from her deep gynecological expertise. Her background in functional and preventive medicine suits women who want a whole-person approach to their care. Women seeking integrative options alongside conventional gynecology will find her practice style particularly well matched.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Johnson focuses on menopausal syndrome, sexual dysfunction, female intimacy issues, atrophic vaginitis, osteoporosis, and chronic pelvic pain. She brings more than twenty years of OB/GYN experience to these areas. Her integrative and functional medicine approach allows her to address root causes alongside conventional treatment.

Yes. Dr. Johnson holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also holds Fellow status in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, she is a Diplomate candidate of The American Council of Holistic Medicine.

Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1994. She completed her residency at Wayne State as well. Before medical school, she studied Psychology and Biology at the University of Michigan and conducted diabetes research at Wayne State University.

Dr. Johnson is a certified da Vinci robotic surgeon. She also developed an in-office hysteroscopy initiative during her prior practice. These skills complement her integrative gynecological care at the Raby Institute.

Dr. Johnson built her career serving women, including a long tenure caring for patients on the South Side of Chicago. She grew a two-provider practice into a six-provider group over seventeen years. She now focuses on integrative gynecology and functional medicine at the Raby Institute.

Yes. Dr. Johnson incorporates functional and preventive medicine into her gynecological care. She looks at underlying contributors to conditions like hormonal imbalance, pelvic pain, and sexual health concerns. This approach complements her conventional OB/GYN training and surgical expertise.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026