Dr. Daniel Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Johnson's career has focused on improving access to quality healthcare for underserved populations using an asset-based approach that leverages existing resources to strengthen community services. Part of this effort involved developing ECHO-Chicago, primarily an urban-focused telehealth program that builds capacity at the community level using high-grade videoconferencing technology to deliver case-based learning to primary care providers in diagnosing and managing common chronic complex health conditions. Dr. Johnson completed his training in 1986 and is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. His clinical care focuses on inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medicine, where he serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Services and Section Chief for Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Additionally, he practices at several hospitals, including Comer Children’s Hospital and Advocate Oak Lawn Children's Hospital. He has authored over 100 publications on various topics and has been involved in teaching medical students and residents.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

Serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Services and Section Chief for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Chair of Pediatrics

1999-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Mount Sinai Health System • Chicago, IL

Led the Pediatrics department and coordinated pediatric care and training.

Awards

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Senior Distinguished Faculty Award

2024-01-01
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ECHO Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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Faculty Senior Scholar, Bucksbaum Institute

2021-01-01
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Top Doctors: Chicago Metro Area, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

2016-01-01
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Health Visionary Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy