Dr. Joyce Tawfik Johnson M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Joyce Johnson is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Johnson specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
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