Dr. Kristin M. Johnson
Overview
Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore.
Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
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University Medical Center
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Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristin M. Johnson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin M. Johnson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin M. Johnson by calling their office at 985-338-5333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristin M. Johnson a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin M. Johnson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kristin M. Johnson specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin M. Johnson is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Kristin M. Johnson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin M. Johnson has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Kristin M. Johnson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin M. Johnson accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin M. Johnson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-338-5333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Johnson isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Johnson isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Johnson isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Advanced
- Benign Autosomal Dominant MyopathyDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Autosomal Dominant Myopathy.
- Central Core DiseaseDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Central Core Disease.
- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.
- Collagen VI-Related MyopathyDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Johnson isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Danon DiseaseDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Delta-SarcoglycanopathyDr. Johnson isExperienced. Learn about Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy.