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Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD
3.8 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fairbanks, AK.
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Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Fairbanks, AK
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fairbanks, AK.

About

Dr. Johnson graduated from University of Ca in 2003 and completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fairbanks, AK and has 21 years experience. Dr. Johnson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Johnson received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Johnson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Johnson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Ft. Wainwright VA Clinic
    2555 Phillips Field Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnson
3.8
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 26, 2016
Love her work and helpfulness in treatment of my eye problems.
Reece W Burke in Fairbanks AK — Nov 26, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ca
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnson's profile.

Dr. Johnson frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Johnson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs

    115 Airport Rd, Sulphur Springs, TX

  • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK