As a retired eighth grade teacher, I am totally aware of the importance of listening.
Dr. Karl Johsens is the best listener I have ever encountered in the medical world.
He is always up to date on all of my meds and conditions and is very good at explaining details.
While he is usually entering things into his computer while I am talking to him he is also immediately
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Karl K. Johsens, MD
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Get Directions
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Dr. Johsens' Credentials
Saint Joseph Hospital, Department of Medicine
Denver, CO
Internal Medicine 1994-1996
Chief Resident 1996-1997
University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Department of Medicine
Minneapolis, MN
1993-1994
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Honolulu, HI
Doctorate of Medicine 1993
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry 1987
Chief Medical Officer, ArcWell Medical 2013-present
Medical Director, Hearts & Hands Post-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Center 2012-present
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Johsens
After 25 years with a physician in Mountain View, I relocated to Santa Cruz County and found Dr. Johsen’s. I have a few health issues and in our first meeting he said he would like to see me at least monthly for the first few months. It was his interest in getting to know me and my personal history. I think we met 4 or 5 times in that first 6 months. I was/am very impressed with his personal… See more
Dr. Johsens has been extremely helpful during my recent health crisis. He is knowledgeable about treatment procedures, and medications, which has made a big difference in my recovery. Thank you, Dr. Johsens.
Caring, thoughtful, takes his time to explain your options.
My wife and I are so grateful to have personalized healthcare by a Doctor who is able to take the time to provide top quality care.
So many of our friends get cursory care. Not getting thoughtful answers to questions, no curiosity just push them along….on to the next patient.
Dr. Johsens has never done that, even if he can’t pinpoint a specific diagnosis, he never stops probing,… See more
My Doctor recomened I see an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and hip replacement. It was a great choice. Surgery was swift and without complications. Recovery was rapid and I regained full pain free function. Ali my other problems have handled by him with excellent results. I hope he does not retire for a good long time.
Dr Johsens always takes time to understand my problems and makes great referrals.
Dr Karl Johsens MD is my MD VIP/ PCP
He has greatly helped me to navigate and understand the world of Cancer information in 2023 post my diagnoses in April 2023
When I have Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI ,or PET CT Scans ,he is always there to provide information that helps me understand where we are in treatment. A Kind ,friendly Doctor who is also a Master at his craft with… See more
I moved to CA in 1990. I was treated for NH lymphoma and dermatomyositis at age 29 and having worked in a cancer center for 10 years after that I was aware of how important it was for me to find the right doctor. I did. Dr. Karl Johsens has seen me through so much since then-emergency gall bladder surgery, pancreatitis and recently another cancer diagnosis requiring more chemo and radiation… See more
When I got the news that my longtime doctor was retiring after being my doctor for decades I was understandably concerned but trusted that the doctor he selected to take over his practice must be pretty good for him to be chosen. My trust was not misplaced. Over the subsequent years Dr. Johsens has been someone I could rely on and trust. He’s straight forward, well informed, and someone I don’… See more