Katie L. Johnson, M.D.

Katie Lynn Johnson, M.D., FAAP, is a pediatrician specializing in child abuse pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. Dr. Johnson provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and other forms of maltreatment. She partners with multidisciplinary teams to support children's physical and emotional well-being. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Johnson is deeply committed to medical education and mentorship, developing curriculum to prepare future clinicians to recognize and respond to child maltreatment.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Johnson provides care for children with a focus on trauma-informed evaluation and evidence-based recommendations. Her clinical expertise includes:

• Physical abuse: Comprehensive assessment and individualized care planning for injuries and safety concerns
• Sexual abuse: Trauma-informed forensic evaluation and medical management for children and adolescents
• Neglect: Diagnosis and care strategies for medical neglect and other forms of child maltreatment
• Children in foster care: Health assessments for children entering protective services and collaborative care planning
• Trauma-informed care: Creating supportive, patient-centered environments for children and families affected by maltreatment
• Medical education: Designing and leading curricula that train future clinicians in child abuse pediatrics and advocacy