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Douglas B. Johnson MD

Clinical Director, Melanoma, Medical Oncologist, and Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Skin Cancers Including Melanoma

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008
  • Residency - Duke University Health System, 2011
  • Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Johnson is a valuable asset to Vanderbilt. He remains compassionate and kind. He truly listens to concerns.
June 9, 2026
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Dr Johnson is always so kind and accommodating. I never feel rushed. He always takes the time to explain things and answer any questions I have.
June 3, 2026
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Dr Johnson has been amazing from first visit. I couldn't be in better care than him and the Vanderbilt team
May 27, 2026
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My wife likes him because she always has a million questions and he answered them all. If he don't know the answer to something he looks it up right there.
April 27, 2026
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Dr Johnson is the best physician that I ever had. He is so caring and explainesEvery thing
April 20, 2026
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Dr. Johnson is amazing. I have been seeing him for a year and seven months. He has always explained test results and treatment plans in a way I can understand. He truly cares about how I am doing. Appointments have never been rushed. He is a great doctor!
April 15, 2026
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Dr. Johnson is exceptional in several skills including listening, understanding, knowledge and wisdom.
March 30, 2026
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Dr Johnson, was very clear about the treatment plan and explaining things very well .
March 30, 2026
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Dr. Johnson has seen me for five years and has help save my life!
March 25, 2026
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