10/21/2025
Meet Dr. Alexis Johnson, a dedicated resident physician, whose journey at began long before medical school. At 15 years old, Alexis was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right knee. After months of persistent pain, a tumor appeared, & she was referred to our Peckham Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. From that point, everything moved quickly: biopsy, diagnosis & chemotherapy.
What began as a life-changing diagnosis became the foundation for a powerful calling. Today, Alexis is cancer-free & has returned to Rady Children’s, not as a patient, but as a resident physician. Soon, she’ll begin her fellowship in our Hematology/Oncology unit, coming full circle in her medical journey. 💫
Alexis now works alongside the very same physicians, nurses & staff who once cared for her. “They truly became part of my everyday life & felt like family during my treatment,” she shares. “It’s inspiring to be part of the team that once cared for me, & it reminds me every day of the profound impact healthcare providers can have on their patients’ lives.” 💙
