About
Dr. Nawal Johansen earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, then built a 12-year career as a faculty physician and Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Stanford's Department of Medicine selected her as the founding Medical Director of Stanford Health Care's Clinical Advice Services, a clinical triage program she built from the ground up serving over 100 specialties and more than one million patients. She also served as a national faculty lecturer on women's health for the American College of Physicians and sat on the editorial review board for ACP internal medicine board questions.
Dr. Johansen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and fellowship in the American College of Physicians. She is also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, reflecting her clinical focus on women's health across reproductive, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal stages. Her interests extend to cardiovascular prevention, cancer screening, and precision and longevity medicine. She has consulted for Biograph, a Silicon Valley company focused on cutting-edge precision medicine. Stanford Health Care recognized her with its 2019 Medical Staff Award for Patient-Centeredness at the 99th percentile for likelihood to recommend. She lives on the Peninsula with her husband and two sons and enjoys fitness, the outdoors, music, and community service.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Princeton University, B.A.
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, M.D.
Residency
Internal Medicine, Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Additional Training
Associate Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine; Founding Medical Director, Stanford Health Care's Clinical Advice Services; National Faculty Lecturer on Women's Health, American College of Physicians; Editorial Review Board, ACP Internal Medicine Board Questions
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johansen right for?
Dr. Johansen is an excellent fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Women navigating perimenopause or postmenopause benefit from her Menopause Society certification and focused clinical experience. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors or a family history of cancer benefit from her advanced screening capabilities. Those interested in precision diagnostics, biomarker tracking, or longevity medicine will find her consulting background at Biograph highly relevant. Executives and professionals who value direct, same-day access to their physician also fit well in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johansen treats a broad range of adult medical conditions. Her clinical focus includes cardiovascular disease prevention, chronic disease management, and women's health across all life stages. She also evaluates and manages thyroid disorders, metabolic conditions, and concerns related to perimenopause and postmenopause.
Yes. Dr. Johansen holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Dr. Johansen earned her undergraduate degree at Princeton University and her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, then spent more than 12 years as a faculty physician and Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Johansen holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and served as a national faculty lecturer on women's health for the American College of Physicians. She addresses women's health across reproductive, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal stages. Her approach combines hormonal management, preventive screening, and individualized care planning.
Yes. Dr. Johansen offers advanced diagnostic tools including coronary calcium CT scans, cardiac imaging, genetic testing, and detailed biomarker panels. These tools support her work in cardiovascular prevention, cancer screening, and precision and longevity medicine. She also consulted for Biograph, a Silicon Valley company focused on cutting-edge precision medicine.
Cardiovascular prevention is one of Dr. Johansen's core clinical interests. She uses advanced screening tools, including coronary calcium CT scans and cardiac imaging, to assess and manage cardiovascular risk. Her training at Stanford and her board certification in internal medicine support her depth in this area.
Yes. Stanford Health Care recognized Dr. Johansen with its 2019 Medical Staff Award for Patient-Centeredness. Her patient satisfaction scores placed her at the 99th percentile for likelihood to recommend.
Stanford's Department of Medicine selected Dr. Johansen as the founding Medical Director of Stanford Health Care's Clinical Advice Services. She built that clinical triage program from the ground up. It grew to serve over 100 specialties and more than one million patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026