Katrina Johnson, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
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614-293-7980Conditions and expertise
- Primary Care
- Transition to Adult Care
- Autistic Disorder
- Adolescent Medicine
- Chronic Disease
- Pediatrics
Locations
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Grandview
- Primary Care - General Internal Medicine in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I specialize in providing primary and preventive care to patients who have complex health conditions that originated in childhood. My role includes collaborating with 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 received 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 fueled me to lead efforts to continually enhance our patient care capabilities. I serve as director of The Ohio State University Complex Care Program. This new program includes an outpatient clinic and inpatient services to help collaborate care between multiple specialists, the patients and their families. The program opened its first official outpatient clinic in June 2025 and serves a variety of patients with congenital syndromes and childhood onset disease that are dependent on life altering technology, such as Spina bifida, Cerebral Palsy, and complex congenital heart disease.
The OSU Complex Care Clinic will become the region’s first adult institution providing specialized, multidisciplinary care for patients with Williams syndrome in 2026.
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
Conditions and expertise
- Adolescent Medicine
- Autistic Disorder
- Chronic Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Transition to Adult Care
Locations
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Pavilion 2nd Floor Suite 2400
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2013 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica, St. Michael, Barbados
5/1/2005 - 5/31/2009
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
10/9/2014 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/9/2013
Academics and research
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively involved in developing 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, the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
I had exceptional mentors during my training, and I now pay it forward and help educate the next generation of physicians. I have received multiple teaching awards, voted on by medical students and I serve as a portfolio coach for medical students.
Despite managing a busy clinic and teaching, I am passionate about serving my faculty colleagues and our community. I am an elected faculty representative in college governance and serve as president of The Ohio State University College of Medicine Faculty Council. I also serve in a nationally elected position on the Executive Committee for the Section of Medicine & Pediatrics for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Research interests
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Health Care Transitions
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- General Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and 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.
60 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Katrina Johnson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Johnson is amazing
Love both providers!!
Dr. Johnson is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, really listens and takes time to develop a positive doctor-patient relationship. I've come to OSU Internal Medicine and Pediatrics practice for 30 years and been extremely satisfied with the care the entire time. I've never had a negative experience and refer friends there frequently.
Dr Johnson is the best. Very personable and we do not feel rushed. She listened
Dr. Johnson is an absolutely amazing doctor. I was referred to the office by my palliative care doctor. I am one of those people that believe that things happen for a reason. I believe that Dr. Johnson was brought into my life for a reason. Not only does she take great care of me, but she takes wonderful care of my 80 year old Mom and that is super important. Dr. Johnson takes her time with you, I have never seen her rush out of the room and that means a lot. I feel like she treats you like a friend or family member and not just a number. She explains things in a way that you can understand and that is important for my Mom who has Alzheimer's. I had an appointment the other day and she told me that she sometimes wishes that she was more bubbly and positive like me. You have no idea how much that comment meant to me. I used to work before I was diagnosed with cancer and heart failure. I used to receive so many compliments from people that I ran across on a day in and day out basis. I am disabled now and don't work, but I wish that I could. You rarely find a job that you really love and I loved mine. I miss being able to help the people that I saw. You miss feeling wanted and being able to help people. After she told me that, it truly made my day. I hope she realizes what an impact she has on people's lives. So, when I say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for not only taking great care of me, but also taking wonderful care of my Mom and best friend. I truly mean It. Thank you Dr. Johnson. You mean so much to us and we appreciate you!!
Very good
All good.
Dr. Johnson has been my primary care provider for years and has always done an incredible job. She is knowledgeable, thorough, holistic, and compassionate.
Dr Johnson is always very professional, kind, comprehensive and compassionate and makes me feel like I am heard, cared for by her.
Very friendly and caring
My care provider is excellent. She is knowledgeable, professional, caring, supportive and helpful. Always makes me feel at ease and comfortable whenever I see her. My whole family goes to her and we all love her.
Dr Johnson is the greatest she listens to me and when I told her that I had some minor chest pains she ran ekg and got me in for test and to other doctors to run more test sooner than I had made appointments for the tests on my heart doctor Johnson the greatest doctor that I have ever had
Greatly concerned about my health
Dr Johnson has been a great care provider, always on top of my issues, willing to listen to me and has provided great medical advice.
Dr. Johnson is amazing. Always listens to my concerns and addresses them
Dr. Johnson is a very good doctor & a great person. I was a healthcare accountant for over 30 years & have close family members who are doctors & nurses. I know excellence when I see it.Unlike some doctors, she never condescending or treated me like a dotty old lady.
Dr Johnson is the best.
Dr Johnson is beyond reproach. I prefer to see no other.
Very good
Took the time to answer questions and prepare for some changes in the upcoming year. Laid out a plan, including regular touchpoints for us.