Dr. Catherine Bree Johnston
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4150 Clement St San Francisco Vamc 1 San Francisco CA, 94121About
Dr. Catherine Johnston is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Johnston provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Johnston works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
University of California 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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