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Johnson, Editha, DO

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

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

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

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 tells us everthing in terms we can easily understand and never rushes us. We always know the current status of my condition and what to expect with additional treatments. We recommend her to everyone.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson was thorough and caring. She listen to all my concerns and provided excellent care.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson was excellent, friendly, and she diagnosed my problem and explained my situation and options very well. I highly recommend her. She was also very patient and clear about my diagnosis and options

5 out of 5 stars

Health problem is not yet resolved. Researching other physicians

5 out of 5 stars

I consider this one of the best medical visits and experiences in my lifetime..!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is very thorough and explains the information in an understandable manner. She is easy to talk to and answers questions clearly. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. JOHNSON TOOK HER TIME TO GO OVER MY CONCERNS & QUESTIONS. I WAS NOT RUSHED. VERY PROFESSIONAL & KIND.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

She is a awesome doctor, she takes the time to go over everything and makes you feel comfortable.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson explained what the problem was with my glasses and then changed the prisms so I could see better.

5 out of 5 stars

I received outstanding care from Dr. Johnson and her staff.

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

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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