Yvette R. Johnson MD, MPH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Dr. Yvette R. Johnson, MD, MPH, FAAP, of Cook Children’s Medical Center, is known for her exceptional contributions to neonatal-perinatal medicine and her unwavering dedication to improving outcomes for high-risk newborns.
Industry: Health Services
Affiliations:
Neonatal Outcomes Network (NEON)
Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN)
Member
Member
Children’s Hospital Neonatal Database (CHND)
Member
Member
Texas Pediatric Society’s Fetus and Newborn Committee
Member
Member
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
Member
Press Releases By Yvette R. Johnson MD, MPH
Apr 30, 2026
Global Directory of Who’s Who Honors Dr. Yvette R. Johnson, MD, MPH, FAAP, for Excellence in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Developmental Innovation
Fort Worth, TX – The Global Directory of Who’s Who proudly recognizes Dr. Yvette R. Johnson, MD, MPH, FAAP, of Cook Children’s Medical Center, for her exceptional contributio
Career Accomplisments
Medical Director of the N.E.S.T. Developmental Follow-up Center
She contributes to the AAP SONPM Follow-up Task Force, further demonstrating her commitment to shaping best practices and improving neonatal outcomes on both a state and national level.
About: Dr. Yvette R. Johnson, MD, MPH, FAAP, of Cook Children’s Medical Center, is known for her exceptional contributions to neonatal-perinatal medicine and her unwavering dedication to improving outcomes for high-risk newborns.
Industry: Health Services
Current Organization: Cook Children's Medical Center
Specialty: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Honors & Awards: Endowed Chair and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Affiliations: Neonatal Outcomes Network (NEON), Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN), Children’s Hospital Neonatal Database (CHND), Texas Pediatric Society’s Fetus and Newborn Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics,
Website: https://www.cookchildrens.org/doctors/neonatology/dr-yvette-r-johnson
Published Works
(2019)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and bloodstream infection in congenital diaphragmatic hernia.: Keene S, Grover TR, Murthy K, Pallotto EK, Brozanski B, Glen J, Zaniletti I, Johnson YR, Seabrook RB, Porta NFM, Haberman B, DiGeronimo R, Rintoul N. Children's Hospitals Neonatal Consortium's (CHNC) Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Focus Group. J Perinatology 2019; 39: 1384-1391.
Professional honors and awards
Endowed Chair and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Education Level: M.D.
Institute Name: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Location: United States of America
Education Level: Residency
Institute Name: St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Location: United States of America
Education Level: Fellowship
Institute Name: St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Location: United States of America