About Me
I specialize in providing primary and preventive care to patients who have complex health conditions that originated in childhood, with an emphasis on congenital heart defects and diseases. My role includes collaborating with other congenital heart disease specialists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help patients seamlessly transition from pediatric to adult care. I have been honored to receive multiple awards for patient care, including for outstanding performance evaluations and for ranking in the top 10% nationally for patient satisfaction.
I knew from a young age that I wanted to help people with congenital and childhood acquired syndromes. My mother was a receptionist at a pediatrician’s office and when I volunteered there, I noticed adult patients who were still being seen by their childhood doctors. It instilled in me a deep desire to do something to help those patients.
My passion has further fueled me to help lead efforts to continually enhance our patient care capabilities. In addition to serving as director of the Primary Care for Congenital Heart Disease Transition program, I am helping develop The Ohio State University Complex Care Program. The new program will include neuromuscular care and physical medicine and rehabilitation services, with the goal of becoming the first PMR-Primary Care multidisciplinary clinic in Ohio.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively involved in research efforts. My scholarly work is primarily focused on interdisciplinary team approaches to congenital heart disease care and improving health care transitions for people with complex needs stemming from childhood. I have presented my findings at regional and national conferences, and I am an invited reviewer for the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
I had exceptional mentors during my training, and I now see it as an honor to pay it forward and help educate the next generation of physicians. I am a clinical assistant professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and have received multiple teaching awards voted on by medical students.
I serve as vice president of The Ohio State University College of Medicine Faculty Council, and I am an elected college governance representative. I am also a fellow in the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities.
Highlights
- Accepting referrals for pediatric and adult patients with complex congenital heart disease
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Assistant clinical professor of internal medicine
- Member, American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Chronic Disease
- Adolescent Medicine
- Autistic Disorder
- Transition to Adult Care
- Primary Care
Locations Where I Practice
895 Yard St.
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-7980
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 2nd Floor Suite 2400
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-8054
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica, Roseau
5/1/2005 - 5/31/2009
Internship
Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Residency
Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2013
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/9/2013
American Board of Pediatrics
10/9/2014
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
181 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Johnson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I have rarely, if any time, had a bad experience with the provider. She is the best PCP I have ever had.
Everything was good
Dr. Johnson was outstanding. Though we are both physician parents, she did a fantastic job taking her time to explain things regarding our child and not just assuming we would know. She has a wonderful and kind demeanor. She is very thoughtful, thorough and helpful.
Dr. Johnson is wonderful. She always takes the time to listen to me and address every question.
Fantastic. Had read my history. Asked me to tell my heart story. Took plenty of time. Thorough. Knowledgeable
All good
Doc Johnson is always super attentive! She's a great doctor.
Dr. Johnson always listens thoughtfully to my concerns and questions, not only about my health but about other life issues.
Dr. Johnson is very nice and makes me feel like she is on top of my health care. She listens and is caring.
My doctor is great at addressing concerns and formulating a care plan. She helps with recommendations and programs for success with treatment. Overall, I think the MyChart messaging response time could be improved. Sometimes I don't hear back for a week, sometimes it's quick. Just some consistency in response times or answering within the 3 day window would be helpful.
Dr. Johnson is great. She always comes in and sits down to talk and I don't feel rushed through the appt. She listens carefully and asks pertinent questions.
All good. Doctor very knowledgeable about diabetes.
Thorough
Great, very attentive
Great. Thoughtful and engaged me in decision making.
I appreciate Dr Johnson now, more than ever before, because I feel I can trust her to be honest with me. Since the Covid debacle, I don't trust much of the Medical Community and that includes OSUMC.
Fine
Dr. Johnson is thorough, attentive to concerns for my overall health. Makes suggestions in a kind manner and makes me feel confident of her advice,
Very thorough and knowledgeable physician that I trust fully and recommend to everyone
Very empathetic and respectful of my circumstances
Dr Johnson and the student who saw me were both wonderful
Thorough
Dr. Johnson is amazing I recommend her all the time
Detailed, caring, stays updated with her field on new treatments.
Really appreciate Dr. Johnson & her expertise in dealing with my Autistic son
Dr Johnson is always the best. Very easy to talk with and always listening to our concerns
Excellent! Listened and provided excellent care to address my concerns and response to symptoms. I'm so grateful for Dr. Katrina Johnson.
Very good
Always have an excellent experience with Dr Johnson. She's fantastic on many levels
Great listener, willing to take action for a variety of circumstances.
Dr. Johnson always gives excellent care, and I believe she listens to me when I have concerns. She was also familiar with my past history and most recent treatment for cancer, and was tactful in addressing this history.
All good. Dr Johnson knew my background and followed up on her recommendations.
My doctor listened to my concerns. She completed education about testing she recommended. She took time to have personal conversations with me.
Dr. Johnson is patient and kind, in addition to being an obviously talented and knowledgeable doctor. She takes the time to answer all questions thoroughly and respectfully and demonstrates genuine care for ensuring my health. She is everything you hope to find in a primary care doctor.
Dr Johnson is an excellent primary care doc. She listens and cares. She explains things well. She helps make a plan for all my concerns. She is great!
She was excellent. I was a new patient for her and she was everything and more that my daughter said she would be. She had all of my records pulled up in front of her and she was very knowledgeable. I am not one that likes to come to the doctor, but she made it an enjoyable experience and even threw in a little bit of humor and that goes a long way with me since I am a jokester. She could read my personality and what I needed to help keep me calm and actually enjoy a doctor's visit and that was important.
Wish they had recommend fasting before the appointment and extra water if they think they might do blood work
Dr. Johnson was awesome and able to fit me in last minute. She addressed all my concerns and made me feel seen and heard. She submitted two referrals and I was able to get appointments quickly.
Dr. Johnson's warmth and care is apparent - she has the rare quality of being able to connect well with children and parents simultaneously.
We always receive excellent care
Dr Johnson is the best. I have been a patient with this practice for 25 yrs. Dr Johnson has been the best
I live Dr. Johnson. She's so caring and truly listens to me.
Always happy to listen to me and is on top of my care. And very brigh and caring
Provider seems well educated. Just wish she was more personable. It was my first visit and I didn't feel a good connection. Focused only on 2 of my health problems but didn't discuss anything else going on with me.
Love Dr Johnson. She rocks
Great listener and spends time with patients
I reguard Dr. Johnson as the best physician I could hope for. She has a genuine interest in my condition and concerns. She is easy to confide in and always accomplishs the necessary treatment regarding my visit
Always provides options for consideration-I feel like she partners with me.
Dr. Johnson is always pleasant and greets me with a smile. She asks questions and responds to my questions with explanations that are clear and understandable.
Looked at my file and talked directly to me. Listened to my concerns and was efficient in the tasks she performed.
Dr. Johnson is excellent. She listens to my concerns and treats me with respect. She is extremely knowedgeable as well.
She was knowledgeable and helpful
Dr. Johnson is amazing. Empathetic, informative and helped me thru lots of questions and concerns. She's a gem!
She has a plan for my care with my chronic condition which has given me hope. She seems very knowledgeable . This is my first visit with her, as my doctor is on maternity leave.
Dr Johnson is awesome! Really listens to me. Sheseems to be genuinely concerned about my overall health not just about what I am there for that day. She is empathetic, understanding and thorough. She truely is the best doctor I have ever seen.
She listened and encouraged me with my progress
I feel very confident in Dr. Johnson and her staff.Always have !
Very caring, knowledgeable, aware of my medical condition
I love Dr. Johnson. She is always thorough, attentive, and kind.
Dr Johnson is a doctor you rarely see anymore. She is an active listener, who asks questions that show her desire to know and understand the person she's talking to, on a personal level. As a result, it makes one feel heard and cared for. And I can trust her!
Dr. Johnson is the best, I have a complicated medical history and she always takes time to explain things to me.
Does not hurry the visit - always asks if there is anything further I want to address.
Dr. Johnson is great. She listens very carefully and acts like a partner. I trust her and feel very comfortable talking with her about what is going on with me.
Courteous, interested, thorough. Followed up with some information on some test results.
I love Dr Johnson. I appreciate that she takes time to talk, listen and relate. I wish all doctors gave the impression of having time and actually caring about the person.
She listened to my illness symptoms.
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Johnson. Gives a lot of her time. Looks you in the eye. Answers questions. Feel very comfortable with her. I hide nothing from her.
She scheduled a non-urgent appt with me on the eve of her vacation. Very thorough and caring.
Dr. Johnson is wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.
Very knowledgeable about my history. Took plenty of time to answer my concerns and make suggestions for care and follow up caring, professional.