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Dr. Jay Johnson, MD

Dr. Jay Johnson, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jay Johnson, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1990. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1595 Soquel Dr Ste 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Telehealth available

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(831) 204-6206.

Dr. Johnson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Johnson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnson

3.9

25 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
68%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
20%
20%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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J E Dugan – Feb 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Hector – Aug 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Rain – Mar 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Hristo Tz. in Santa Cruz – Apr 10, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I think it is very important to listen to patients and understand their concerns and answer all of their questions. My treatment recommendations are evidence-based, follow national and international practice guidelines and are tailored to each...read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Ucsf Medical Center At Mount Zion

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Mt Zion Med Ctr-uc San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1990
  • University Of California, Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 2000

Dr. Johnson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Allie Freed Award in Preventive Cardiology, 1990

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Locations

Practice

Cardiovascular Associates of Santa Cruz1595 Soquel Dr Ste 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Practice

Dominican Hospital1555 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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