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Johnson, Editha, DO

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neuro Ophthalmology
Areas of Expertise
Anisocoria\Unequal Pupil Size, Double Vision\Diplopia, Giant Cell Arteritis, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Nystagmus, Ocular Motility Disorders, Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, Optic Nerve Tumors, Optic Neuritis, Orbital Pseudotumor, Pseudotumor Cerebri/Papilledema, Strabismus, Vision Loss

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson was extremely empathetic during my visit. She listened to my concerns, and remained patient as I processed the information she gave me. She worked with me on setting up the best treatment plan.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson was very informative and explained everything so I would understand.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson was very thorough in her questions of my symptoms and she answered every one of my questions and made sure I understood everything she was telling me and showing me. She took her time and never made me feel rushed or anxious. I think it was the best doctor visit I ever had and I am 71 years old. She really cares!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is always very thorough, caring and compassionate during my visits. I would recommend her I a heartbeat!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson was wonderful in her care, explanations, patience with questions from my self and my husband, and in her next steps planning.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is a consummate professional. She had a question about a test result and went back to the testing room and double checked it.

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough in pursuing assessments that could shed light on my symptoms

Other Reviews from Around the Web

4 out of 5 stars

All personnel very professional and caring

5 out of 5 stars

As I stated previously, Dr. Johnson was very understanding of my condition and concerns. She test my prism glasses and found that a 2 degree adjustment might be a better visual experience for me....

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is a great listener and gives information in an easy to understand manner. She uses visual/computer test results which demonstrate what she is saying. Talking with her is a very...

5 out of 5 stars

Same about. Good!

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful, just wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars

I left my apt. with a clear understanding of what further tests needed to be done & what I needed to do.

1 out of 5 stars

I never felt so degraded and belittled by a doctor who took an oath to do her best to serve the needs of her patients. I went there with hope and left there wanting to crawl under a rock and cry. She was more interested in the fact that I had been to several doctors and had lots of similiar testing performed and as she questioned me to discuss my issues she began this sarcastic giggle. At first I thought she was laughing with me and as we continued and more detailed information was discussed, the number of doctors and procedures I had, she continued with the sarcastic giggles followed by the rude, obnoxious and superior behavior that no patient should ever have to endure especially when they are afraid and attemping to get answers relative to their failing eyesight. I woke up at 5:00 a.m. to get to her office and the drive was almost 1 1/2 hours. She ushered me out with, there is nothing more I can do for you here, you need a glaucoma specialist, that is what you have. How many drs. have to tell you that? I said well do you want to refer me to one and her answer was you can exit right this way, you are scheduled to go to Mass, Eye and Ear Institute so I’m sure you will go there. I left there hopeless, feeling belittled, degraded and unheard, but glad I pursued other avenues and did not let her gaslighting stop me. It has been determined from 2 other specialist that I don’t just have glacoma but there was another eye event which took place. I would not recommend anyone to her and if I could I would love to share my story with a news station as I believe she owes me an apology; would like to know how many other patients she made feel inferior or she should be shopped secretly to uncover her lack of professionalism and be fired.

5 out of 5 stars

She was excellent in all the above categories.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was excellent in listening to me and conversing with me, not just talking to me

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Mrs. Johnson.

5 out of 5 stars

She was wonderful and help me with my all questions

5 out of 5 stars

Well, I would recommend it

5 out of 5 stars

I feel very well informed, included, and respected in the whole treatment process.

1 out of 5 stars

She started the conversation with a question so what do you want me to do? with the tone that I was bothering her. I don't know what the doctor is supposed to do, I only know I have an issue with my eyes. She dismissed my issue saying it hasn't gotten worse, so its probably nothing and asked why I didn't see a normal ophthalmologist. I HAD seen an normal ophthalmologist, but she didn't read my chart I suppose. She seemed more interested in getting me out the door as quick as possible. I printed out some visual aids to show her what I was seeing, but she didn't want to even look at them. She did eventually suggest some kind of MRI but again it seemed more likely I kept asking questions and she didn't want to be bothered so she'd give me something. I saw her for approx 15 mins and she herself did no tests or examinations. Overall she was inconsiderate of my issue. There aren't many options for Neuro-Optho, but go elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson is wonderful!

Bio

Editha Johnson, DO, is a neuropthamologist and neurologist with the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

Her areas of clinical interest include: anisocoria (unequal pupil size); diplopia (double vision); giant cell arteritis; idiopathic orbital inflammation/orbital pseudotumor; idiopathic intracranial hypertension/papilledema; ischemic optic neuropathy; Ocular Motility Disorder/Nystagmus/Strabismus; Ocular Myasthenia Gravis; optic nerve tumors; optic neuritis; optic neuropathy due to toxic, metabolic and nutritional deficiencies; and vision loss.

Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency through the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and a fellowship through Weill Cornell School of Medicine.

She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Medical Association.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BCBS Medicare, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, First Health Group Corp., Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Northeast Health Direct, One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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