Short Bio - Viki Johnson DO -

Dr. Viki Johnson is an attending physician specializing in palliative care on the Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, and completed her residency training in pediatrics at The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, Maine.  In 2016, Dr. Johnson joined PACT after completing a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care at Children's Hospital of Atlanta/Emory University.

Apart from her clinical duties, she dedicates her time to building clinician communication skills throughout the CHOP enterprise.

Her passion for enhancing communication skills led her to pursue further education in medical improvisation, a discipline focused on experiential learning to foster empathy, enhance listening skills, and promote teamwork.  Viki's journey to medicine was influenced by her background in the arts and craftsmanship. From her early years assisting her father in the garage, prepping cars for painting, banging out dents, and performing oil changes to her experience as a dance teacher, she developed a deep appreciation for creativity, expression, and attention to detail. She remains committed to integrating medicine and the humanities, recognizing their significant impact on well-being and fulfillment.