Daniel Johnson, MD
Daniel Johnson, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Chief, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Vice Chair, Clinical Services
Specialties
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Locations
- Chicago - Comer Children's Hospital
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Daniel Johnson, MD, is a respected physician, researcher and teacher. He is an expert in pediatric infectious diseases and in the care of HIV-infected children. Additionally, Dr. Johnson is committed to the development of community-based pediatric care in underserved areas, accomplished through partnerships with federally qualified health clinics and community hospitals. He works closely with area clinics and providers to expand the availability of pediatric primary care and specialty services on the South Side of Chicago.
Dr. Johnson’s clinical care focuses on inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases. Additionally, he was instrumental in the creation of two nonprofits that were critical to the development and expansion of services for HIV infected and exposed children and their families. He also founded the pediatric and adolescent HIV program at the University of Chicago Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson has enjoyed teaching medical students and residents. He is published in the areas of HIV, infectious diseases, health outcomes and community medicine.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Tuberculosis
- Pediatric HIV/AIDS
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Pediatrics
Practicing Since
- 1987
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency
- Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland
Fellowship
- Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.