Austin

Johnson

MD

FACOG

Biography

Austin Johnson, MD, FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained/board-eligible reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist.

Dr. Johnson believes in equitable access to family-building options and treatments for all individuals. He understands that the journey to building a family can be difficult for many. He there strives to help his patients reach their family-building goals by providing patient-centered, evidence-based care and treatment options.

Dr. Johnson's clinical expertise include infertility treatment and surgery, as well as LGBTQI+ family building, oncofertility, and fertility preservation treatments, including egg/embryo freezing and ovarian tissue cryopreservation.

Q&A

What do you like to do in your free-time?

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, attending music concerts, and spending time with my dog.

Why did you decide to pursue a career in academic medicine at UW?

I chose to work in academic medicine because of the opportunities to work with and train learners, advance our field through research, and collaborate with individuals both within and outside the field of OB/GYN to improve patient care.

What is one professional or academic accomplishment of which you are most proud and why?

I was selected to be an ASRM PRIMED (Preparing Experts In Reproductive Medicine to Engage Decision-makers) scholar for my interest and previous advocacy work reproductive health and medicine.

What is one thing that brings you joy, either inside or outside of work?

A warm cup of coffee.

What inspires you?

What inspires you?

My five nieces, who I strive to create a better world for.

When do you feel the most impactful?

I feel the most impactful when I am able to provide my patients with education that allows them to better understand their body and make informed, patient-centered medical decisions.

License & Certification

License

MD, Washington (2018)

Board Certification

Obstetrics & Gynecology (2023)

Education & Training

Undergraduate: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Medical School: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fellowship: University of Washington

Research & Clinical Interests

Research Interests

LGBTQI+ family building

Clinical Interests

LGBTQI+ family building, oncofertility, fertility preservation, ovarian tissue cryopreservation

Honors & Memberships

Honors

ASRM PRIMED Scholar
Recipient of American Society for Reproductive Medicine Research Institute Diversity Fellowship Grant

Memberships

ACOG, ASRM, WPATH