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Johnson, Kristina Hope, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Gender

Female

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Anal Cancer, Anal Fissures, Anal Fistulas and Fissures, Appendectomy, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Crohn's Disease, Digestive Diseases in Women, Diverticular Disease, Fecal Incontinence, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hemorrhoids, Ileoanal Pouch Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Inherited Colorectal Cancers, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Surgery, Pouchoscopy, Rectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Rectocele, Robotic Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Sphincter Sparing Surgery, Ulcerative Colitis

Hospitals and Organizations

  • West Hartford Surgery Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
Grant Medical Center ‐ Colon and Rectal Surgery

Medical School
University of Florida School of Medicine

Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center ‐ Surgery

Undergraduate
Catholic Univeristy of America (Washington, D.C.)

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

They explained everything to me with a lot of kindness

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson is great! She's friendly and exudes competence. I actually enjoy seeing her, even though it's often for a procedure that's not always comfortable. She is efficient, gives lots of explanations, and puts you at ease.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr K. Johnson was most informative and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is a professional at all times but is able to add some dry humor which makes medical issues easier to understand and accept. HHC better take care of her.

5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, good bedside manner, explained things well also.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson quickly diagnosed my condition, explained clearly in terms I understood & set up a treatment plan.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor is very concern about me and my health.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Kirschner has been more than helpful to me in my care needs. Very appreciative of all her help and assistance.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Muy buena atención. Las enfermeras y asistentes muy buenas y están al pendiente de uno

5 out of 5 stars

First time visit was excellent recommended 100 💯

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johnson is an excellent surgeon backed up by an excellent team. They saved my life. I can never say thank you enough.

5 out of 5 stars

I actually met Dr. Johnson in the lobby as I was looking for her suite. I asked her if she knew where suite 200 was. She escorted me herself and introduced herself. She was very prompt to see me and was very kind. She put me at ease and I was very grateful. I would recommend her to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson was very thorough in my prep for surgery which built my confidence in her ability to carry off a successful surgery. My confidence was not misplaced.Thank you Dr Johnson

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johnson and her medical team were amazing. She was extremely thorough in my prep for surgery. My confidence in her ability and all of the Hartford Health team was justified. My surgery came off without a hitch and recovery is going very well.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Johnson is a wonderfully skilled surgeon. I am very satisfied with her work

Bio

Dr. Kristina Johnson is board certified in both general as well as colorectal surgery and has been in practice at Hartford Hospital for the past thirteen years.

Her practice is focused on both cancerous and noncancerous colorectal disease processes.

Dr. Johnson has advanced specialty training in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence, rectoceles, prolapse as well as anorectal diseases and also practices minimally invasive surgery.

As associate clinical professor at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Johnson is actively involved in resident and medical student education. In addition, she is primary investigator on a number of active research studies focused on advancing the therapeutic options available for some common surgical complications.

Dr. Johnson is married, the mother of two children and has a special interest in the treatment of pelvic floor weakness associated with childbirth.

2011 Connecticut Magazine Ranked Top Doctor in Connecticut, Colorectal Surgery

2010 Connecticut Magazine Ranked Top Doctor in Connecticut, Colorectal Surgery

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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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