Margaret O. Johnson
Distinguished in Brain Tumor

Dr. Margaret O. Johnson

Neurology | Palliative Medicine
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Distinguished in Brain Tumor
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am an adult neurologist with further specialization in neuro-oncology. I treat adult patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors of the brain and spine. My focus is combining compassionate patient-centered care with cutting-edge research. I want my patients to not only live longer, but also live better. I encourage my patients to be open and honest with me about their symptoms so I can find ways to help them feel better while undergoing treatment. What I love most about my job is seeing the courage and strength exhibited by my patients and their families.

Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Glioblastoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 19 articles in the study of Brain Tumor.

Specialties
Neurology
Palliative Medicine
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology
Fellowships
Palliative Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Neuro-oncology, Duke University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-6900

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Johnson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Brain Tumor

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


32 Total Publications

Trends in Palliative Care Utilization in Patients with Bone Metastases.
Trends in Palliative Care Utilization in Patients with Bone Metastases.
Journal: Journal of palliative medicine
Published: October 30, 2025
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