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Daniel Johnson, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Pediatric Infectious Disease Chicago, IL

HIV/AIDS Pediatrics

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Chicago Medicine

Overview of Dr. Johnson

Dr. Daniel Johnson is a pediatric infectious disease specialist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Edward Hospital. He received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. Dr. Johnson accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 13 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center and one of 2 doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital who specialize in Pediatric Infectious Disease. He has more than 100 publications.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital-Oakland
    Children's Hospital-OaklandFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1985 - 1986
  • Children's Hospital-Oakland
    Children's Hospital-OaklandResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1982
  • University of Illinois
    University of Illinois1973 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lucille Lester Award for Promotion of Childhood Wellness University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics, 2018
  • Health Visionary Award Erie Family Health Center, 2015
  • Senior Distinguished Faculty Award for Advocacy and Community Service University of Chicago, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Identifying challenges to breast cancer care coordination at urban community-based primary care clinics  
    Tamara Hamlish, Zakiya N Moton, Zuoli Zhang, Dana Sohmer, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Daniel Johnson, Susan Hong, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/2018
  • CommunityRx: A population health improvement innovation that connects clinics to communities  
    Lindau ST, Makelarski J, Abramsohn E, Beiser DG, Escamilla V, Jerome J, Johnson D, Kho AN, Lee KK, Long T, Miller DC, Health Affairs, 1/1/2016
  • Project ECHO-Chicago: Reducing Variability in ADHD Care (online letter to the editor)  
    Vander Ploeg Booth KE, Hamlish T, and Johnson D, Pediatrics, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Identifying challenges to breast cancer care coordination at urban community-based primary care clinics.
    Hamlish T, Moton ZN, Zhang Z, Sohmer D, Olopade OI, Johnson D, Hong S, Cancer Survivorship Symposium: Advancing Care and Research, Orlando, FL, 1/16/2018
  • "Case Management and Capacity Building to Enhance Hepatitis C Treatment-Uptake at Community Health Centers in a Large Urban Setting"
    Kaufmann M, Boodram B, Aronsohn A, Hamlish T, Antalis EP, Kim K, Wolf J, Millman AJ, Johnson D, Global Hepatitis Summit 2018: Late Breaking Abstract Submission, 1/14/2018
  • Geriatrics Identifying and Addressing Geriatrics-Preparedness Gaps Among Community PCPs.
    Jafari P, Kostas T, Levine S, Hamlish T, Johnson D, Zaas S, Graupner J, Thompson K, ECHO-Chicago, Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatric Society Meeting, 1/4/2018
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Lectures

  • "ECHO-Chicago: Helping Children and Providers Breathe Easier". 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
  • "The Modern Approach to Complex Care". 
    Cologne, Germany - 1/23/2017
  • "Pediatric Collaborative". 
    Albuquerque, NM - 1/14/2017
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Other

  • Editorial, Opinion: It's criminal what Illinois is doing to Medicaid patients with hepatitis 
    C. Adeymi O, Aronsohn A, Boodram B, Johnson D, and Pho MT (order is alphabetical and not based on contribution), Crain�s Chicago Business
    1/20/2018
  • Interview regarding Trump Presidential Panel to Review Vaccine Safety and Science 
    Johnson D, Reuters News Agency
    http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-vaccines-idUSKBN14U2HK?il=0https://www.yahoo.com/news/robert-kennedy-jr-says-tapped-trump-head-vaccine-001707002.html
    1/10/2017
  • TV interview regarding congenital CM 
    Johnson D, ABC-Chicago
    http://abc7chicago.com/health/cmv-virus-can-pose-big-risk-to-newborns/1620172/
    1/11/2016
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Press Mentions

  • Illinois Expecting 500,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Initially for Kids, with Pediatricians Expected to Play a Big Role
    Illinois Expecting 500,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Initially for Kids, with Pediatricians Expected to Play a Big RoleOctober 25th, 2021
  • As Schools Reopen, Vaccination Rates Among Teenagers Range from One Extreme to the Other
    As Schools Reopen, Vaccination Rates Among Teenagers Range from One Extreme to the OtherAugust 18th, 2021
  • University of Chicago Lab School Parents, Students Hold Rally for in-Person Learning
    University of Chicago Lab School Parents, Students Hold Rally for in-Person LearningFebruary 26th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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