Dr. David Johnson, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Denver, CO and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in vitreoretinal disease & surgery and ophthalmology.Read his story
Colorado Retina Associates
8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 210
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 261-1600
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Kaiser Permanente
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Eye Surgery
very high
more than 97% of peers
Macular Edema
very high
more than 96% of peers
Macular Hole
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Johnson's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Johnson "Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Dr. Johnson has been an adopted Coloradan for 32 years and he has been in private practice here since 1998. After serving as director of the Eye Clinic at Denver Health Medical Center for two years, Dr. Johnson received fellowship training in vitreoretinal disease under the tutelage of Kenneth R. Hovland, M.D. Dr. Johnson then joined the full-time faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1992, and served as Residency Director there until 1998. Dr. Johnson is active in the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and has served as President (2002-2003) and Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2003-2011). He is currently serving on the AAO OPHTPAC Committee."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Johnson "The mission of Colorado Retina Associates is to provide state-of-the-art, safe and effective retina care, knowing that compassion is equally important in the care of our patients."
2 Specialties
- Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
35 Conditions Treated
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blind Hypotensive Eye
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Infections
- Floaters
- Glaucoma
- Hyphema
- Iridocyclitis
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Progressive High Myopia
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Senile Cataracts
- Thyroid Disease
- Ulcer
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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5 Procedures
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
- Eye Surgery
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Colorado.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Transylvania UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1981
- University of Louisville School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Healthone Psl Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1986
- University Of ColoradoResidency Hospital | Completed
- University Of ColoradoFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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