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Johnson, Editha, DO

Gender

Female

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neuro Ophthalmology
Areas of Expertise
Anisocoria\Unequal Pupil Size, Double Vision\Diplopia, Giant Cell Arteritis, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Nystagmus, Ocular Motility Disorders, Ocular Myasthenia Gravis, Optic Nerve Tumors, Optic Neuritis, Orbital Pseudotumor, Pseudotumor Cerebri/Papilledema, Strabismus, Vision Loss

Hospitals and Organizations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
Weill Cornell Medical College/ New York Presbyterian Hospital

Internship
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson is wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson is pleasant puts you at ease. Listens to your concerns and explains everything

5 out of 5 stars

First time ever have an appointment with this particular expertise of physician was very please with her knowledge and the translation into my understanding.

5 out of 5 stars

Great coordination of care

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Demopoulos is fantastic, patient and takes his time to make sure we understand what's going on and what our options are. We are grateful to have him as our provider.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was very pleasant and thorough with treatment and explanations. I liked her very much.

5 out of 5 stars

I am relieved that Dr. Johnson is taking over my care since Dr. Waitzman is no longer there. She was thoroughly prepared to take me on as a patient and it was apparent she took the time to read my chart before my appt.

5 out of 5 stars

Explanations provided were clear, appropriately detailed, thorough, including patience with my many questions.

5 out of 5 stars

Included me in understanding my options.

5 out of 5 stars

Better than other doctors.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best doctors I have ever had. Through, took the time to explain all the tests and answer all my questions.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Great doctor with powerful knowledge. She really cares for her patients and it shows. She’s trustworthy and I feel better after having an appointment with her.

5 out of 5 stars

She checked me thoroughly.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson and her staff are awesome! She made sure I understood what was going with me. Also, she is very detailed and she cares. Dr. Johnson treated me like I was her only patient!

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best doctors in every way.

Bio

Editha Johnson, DO, is a neuropthamologist and neurologist with the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

Her areas of clinical interest include: anisocoria (unequal pupil size); diplopia (double vision); giant cell arteritis; idiopathic orbital inflammation/orbital pseudotumor; idiopathic intracranial hypertension/papilledema; ischemic optic neuropathy; Ocular Motility Disorder/Nystagmus/Strabismus; Ocular Myasthenia Gravis; optic nerve tumors; optic neuritis; optic neuropathy due to toxic, metabolic and nutritional deficiencies; and vision loss.

Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency through the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and a fellowship through Weill Cornell School of Medicine.

She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Medical Association.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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