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AWARD | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Named to 2023 TOP DOC List by Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Heather L. Johnson is on the cover of the Washingtonian Magazine November 2023 issue, and was again voted one of the top doctors in the Washington, DC area for Obstetrics and Gynecology. In fact, congrats go to the entire team at Reiter, Hill & Johnson (RHJ) for this amazing recognition! View excerpts from the Washingtonian Magazine's Top Doctors of 2023 list here.. And, visit washingtonian.com/topdoctors for the searchable database.

WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE   |   November 2023
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PODCAST | Managing Menopause with Ease

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Jennifer Lanoff, WHNP-BC, MSN, RN, JD and Ellen Alberston, PhD, RDN, NBS-HWC on Ellen's podcast, Rock Your Midlife. They discuss all you need to know about menopause but perhaps were afraid to ask including symptoms, HRT & more. You’ll learn what is natural, what is inevitable, and what you can do to make this transition kinder and gentler.

Listen to the podcast via: YouTube (here) Apple Podcasts (here) Spotify (here), Google Podcasts (here).

ROCK YOUR MIDLIFE PODCAST   |   JULY 2023
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AWARD | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Listed as a Top Doctor in July/August 2023 Bethesda Magazine

Dr. Heather L. Johnson was again voted one of the top doctors in both Montgomery County, MD and Upper Northwest DC area for Obstetrics and Gynecology. View the list in the Bethesda Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2023 July/August issue (here).

BETHESDA MAGAZINE   |   JULY/AUGUST 2023
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AWARD | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Named to 2022 TOP DOC List by Washingtonian Magazine

Dr. Heather L. Johnson was again voted one of the top doctors in the Washington, DC area for Obstetrics and Gynecology. In fact, congrats go to the whole team at Reiter, Hill & Johnson. View excerpts from the Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2022 list (here).

WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE   |  November 2022
ARTICLE | Dr. Johnson Joins National Menopause Foundation (NMF) Medical Advisory Committee

Dr. Heather L. Johnson is pleased to share that she has joined the National Menopause Foundation (NMF) Medical Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of clinical experts who review and approve the educational content of NMF's website and educational materials to ensure the information about menopause is scientifically and medically accurate. To learn more about the NMF, please visit: nationalmenopausefoundation.org.

National Menopause Foundation  |  October 2022
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PODCAST | Sexual Health During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Menopause

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE and Tara Thompson, PharmD on their justASK! Expert Women's Health Panel podcast. Dr J. discusses a variety of women's health issues including sexual health during pregnancy, postpartum, peri/menopause and more. Listen to the podcast via their website (here) on Apple Podcasts (here), Spotify (here) and Google Podcasts (here).

JustAsk! Podcast  |  June 2022
AWARD | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Named to 2021 TOP DOC List by Washingtonian Magazine.

Dr. Heather L. Johnson was again voted one of the top doctors in the Washington DC area for Obstetrics and Gynecology. In fact, congrats go to the whole team at Reiter, Hill & Johnson. View the Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2021 list (here).

Washingtonian Magazine  |  November 2021
VIDEO | "Valpo Alumni Experts: "From Preconception to Postmenopausal Life: A Woman's Health Journey with Dr. Heather Johnson '74"

Dr. Johnson addressed women’s health issues that span all facets and phases of our lives and of her career as a gynecologist and obstetrician. Watch the video (here).

Valpo Alumni  |  October 20, 2021
VIDEO | "Valpo Alumni Experts: Recognizing the Onset of Menopause" In this video clip, Dr. Johnson discusses symptoms, hot flashes, osteoporosis, calcium, exercise, medications, and more! Watch the video (here).

Valpo Alumni  |  October 20, 2021
VIDEO | "Valpo Alumni Experts: Advice for Future Medical Professionals" In this video clip, Dr. Johnson provides some great advice, insights and suggestions, including considering being a medical assistant, for those who might be considering a future as a medical professional! Watch the video (here).

Valpo Alumni  |  October 20, 2021
ARTICLE | How to Treat Heartburn During Pregnancy

Dr. Johnson was recently interviewed by the SingleCare.com blog, The CheckUp, to discuss why heartburn & GERD are common during pregnancy, what you should not eat to avoid GERD, remedies and more. Read the article (here).

SingleCare.com  |  October 14, 2021
ARTICLE | "Can I Take Plan B While Breastfeeding?"

Dr. Johnson was recently interviewed by VeryWellFamily.com and explains when to take Plan B, an emergency contraception, including if you are currently breastfeeding. Read the article (here).

VeryWellFamily.com   |  September 27, 2021
ARTICLE | "Why Am I Always Hot During Pregnancy?"

Dr. Johnson was recently interviewed by VeryWellFamily.com to discuss why pregnancy raises body temperatures, weight gain, and the importance of avoiding becoming overheated." Read the article (here).

VeryWellFamily.com   |  August 28, 2021
ARTICLE | "9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Menopause"

Dr. Johnson was recently interviewed for the SingleCare.com blog, The CheckUp, to discuss menopause, how this phase of life can bring mental & physical changes, and how to have an open a conversation with your healthcare provider. Read the article (here).

SingleCare.com  |  August 16, 2021
ARTICLE | "Why Period Cramps Happen and the Best Remedies to Treat Them, According to an OB/GYN"

Dr. Johnson was recently interviewed by Insider.com to discuss menstrual cramps, treatment options and when to see your medical provider. Read the article (here).

Insider.com  |  August 6, 2021
ARTICLE | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Featured in Valparaiso University’s July 2021 Newsletter

Dr. Heather L. Johnson was recently featured in Valparaiso University’s July 2021 Valpo News & Notes. Read more (here).

Valparaiso University  |  July 2021
AWARD | Dr. Heather L. Johnson Listed as a Top Doctor in July/August 2021 Bethesda Magazine

Dr. Heather L. Johnson was voted one of the top doctors in both Montgomery County, MD and Upper Northwest D.C. area for Obstetrics and Gynecology. View excerpts from the Bethesda Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2021 July/August issue(here).

Bethesda Magazine  |  July/August 2021
ARTICLE | National Osteoporosis Foundation's Bone Talk Blog: "Menopause & Osteoporosis: How They’re Related and Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Bone Health"

Dr. Heather Johnson discusses risk factors for developing osteoporosis, how menopausal status affect the risk for developing osteoporosis, testing, medications, prevention tips and more. Read more (here).

National Osteoporosis Foundation  |  May 7, 2021
PODCAST | NOF's Bone Talk Podcast: "Our Bodies at Menopause"

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Claire Gill, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), for a great 25-minute interview on NOF's Bone Talk Podcast: “Menopause: How It Can Affect Your Body & Bone Health”. They discuss how estrogen impacts bone health in younger women and menopausal & post-menopausal women, how to prepare for a decrease in bone density, and common misperceptions about menopause, and how to start the conversation about menopause with your medical provider. Listen to this 25-minute podcast on the NOF's The Bone Talk Podcast on Apple Podcasts (here), Spotify (here), and on the NOF website (here).

National Osteoporosis Foundation  |  APRIL 30, 2021
PODCAST | NMF's The Positive Pause® Podcast: "Our Bodies at Menopause"

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Claire Gill, the Founder & CEO of the NationalMenopauseFoundation.org (NMF), for a fantastic 22-minute interview on NMF’s The Positive Pause® Podcast: "Our Bodies at Menopause". Dr. J shares recommendations on what to discuss with your gynecologist as you approach menopause and how to discuss even the most awkward questions you may have. She also shares some of the most common questions she gets from her patients. Listen to the podcast on the NMF website (here), on Apple Podcasts (here) and on Google Podcasts (here).

National Menopause Foundation  |  March 30, 2021
ARTICLE | National Menopause Foundation's Inspirational Insights: "Menopause-Related Changing Bodies"

Dr. Heather Johnson answers questions about when a woman should first ask about menopause with her healthcare provider and the types of questions should she ask; the type of health issues women should be thinking about as they journey to and through menopause; and, some of the "normal" body changes a woman may experience. Read more (here).

National Menopause Foundation  |  March 30, 2021
VIDEO | "Birthing in the Time of COVID-19"

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Jacquelin Knighton, birth & postpartum doula and co-owner of Doulas of Capitol Hill for a discussion on "Birthing in the Time of COVID-19". Topics they discussed included: fertility, IVF & surrogacy, COVID vaccines, and what to expect during pregnancy, delivery, & postpartum life in the midst of a global pandemic. View the video on YouTube (here) and on Facebook (here).

Doulas of Capitol Hill  |  February 24, 2021
VIDEO | Two Doulas and an OB!

Christine Vandeyar-Wise of EliteMotherBabyCare, LLC; Sonide Simon of More than a Stork - Doula Services; and Dr. Heather Johnson, OB/GYN discuss questions pregnant women would ask their doctor. View on YouTube (here). View on Facebook (here).

EliteMotherBabyCare, LLC  |  February 16, 2021
ARTICLE | Top 6 Questions about Fertility, Perimenopause & Menopause

Dr. Heather Johnson gives answers to your Top 6 Questions about Fertility, Perimenopause & Menopause. Read more (here).

Little Birdies Boutique  |  January 25, 2021
VIDEO | Two practicing doctors talk about women's health & menopause

Dr. Heather Johnson joined Dr. Lucy McBride to discuss women's health and Dr. J's new book, "What They Don't Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist's Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life" View the video onYouTube (here) and on Facebook Live (here).

Dr. Lucy McBride  |  January 15, 2021
VIDEO | WJLA Interview: Dr. Heather Johnson alerts WJLA about discarded, unused doses of COVID-19 vaccine at a DC pharmacy

WJLA.com's Anna-Lysa Gayle recently interviewed Dr. Heather Johnson who became aware of discarded, unused doses of COVID-19 vaccines at a DC pharmacy while she was receiving her first dose. View the video (here).

WJLA  |  December 31, 2020
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Heather L. Johnson

Board Certified OB/GYN (retired 12/31/2023)

Dr. Heather Johnson is a recently retired award-winning obstetrician gynecologist (OB-GYN), practicing for more than 45 years and delivering more than 3,500 babies. Prior to her retirement, Dr. Johnson was Managing Physician at Reiter, Hill & Johnson, an Advantia practice, with offices in Washington, DC, Chevy Chase, MD, and Falls Church, VA.

Dr. Johnson received her M.D. at Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then located in Washington, DC. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served in the U.S. Army for eight years prior to going into private practice in 1987. She has two children and two grandchildren.

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