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Daniel A Johnson, MD, MBA

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

Herbert F. Mueller Chair in Ophthalmology

 

Daniel A. Johnson, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, uveitis, and ocular inflammatory disease. His areas of expertise include corneal surgery, including corneal transplants, ocular surface tumors, cataract surgery, corneal and conjunctival infections; and ocular inflammatory disease including uveitis, scleritis, and keratitis.  Dr. Johnson is integrally involved in the teaching of medical students and residents.  His research interests include amniotic membrane grafting, pterygium surgery, and healthcare disparities in Bexar County.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1997 - Clinical Fellowship - Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery - Wilmer Eye Institute
    • 1996 - Clinical Fellowship - Uveitis & Ocular Immunology - Wilmer Eye Institute
    • 1995 - Residency - Chief Resident in Ophthalmology - Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
    • 1995 - Residency - Ophthalmology - Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
    • 1992 - Internship - Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    • 1991 - MD - Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Admiral Lyon Award for Academic Excellence) - College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University
    • 1987 - BA - Biochemistry (Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Distinction, Chemical Society Scholarship, Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemistry Society, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society) - Swarthmore College

    Appointments

    • 7/2017 - Surgical Retina and Vitreous Fellowship Preceptor - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio
    • 10/2013 - Herbert F. Mueller Chair in Ophthalmology - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio
    • 12/2012 - Chairman and Department Chair - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio
    • 12/2012 - Professor with Tenure - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio
    • 11/2012 - EPIC Physician Champion - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 9/2015 - Present, Ophthalmic Diagnoses, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 1/2014 - Present, Individual Instruction, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 7/2008 - Present, Individual Instruction, UTHSCSA
    • 1/2008 - Present, Individual Instruction, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 10/2007 - Present, Cornea Day, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 1/2005 - Present, Examination of the Eye (lab), University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Individual Instruction, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Individual Instruction, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    • 12/2002 - Present, Individual Instruction, University Hospital
    • 12/2002 - Present, Morbidity and Mortality Conferences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Journal Club, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, New Resident Orientation, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Oral Research Presentations, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Texas Diabetes Institute Eye Clinic, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Inpatient Rounds, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Grand Rounds, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Corneal Infectious Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Corneal Inflammatory Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Corneal and conjunctival neoplasia, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Uveitis History and Evaluation, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 12/2002 - Present, Uveitis Management, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • 1/1998 - Present, Host visiting lecturer, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Wilford Hall Medical Center
    • 8/1997 - Present, Cornea Lecture Series, University of Texas Health Science Center and San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education
    • 8/1997 - Present, Uveitis Lecture Series, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and San Antonio Uniformed Services Health

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    Private

    Funding Agency Private Donations Title Unrestricted donations Status Active Period 1/2005 - Present Role Principal Investigator Grant Detail Received unsolicited donations in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014 from a local ophthalmologist for teaching and research. In February 2010, the family of a patient of Dr. Johnson`s made an unsolicited donation of $2500.00 to the department of Ophthalmology.

  • Publications

      Abstract

      Peterson C; Barker T; Gross G; Hansmann K; Hartman B; Whiting G; Rosende CA; Johnson DA; Hernandez J. The Iceberg in South Texas: Applicability of Change Management Best Practices to a AMC Addressing Patient Access; 2018 Jun.

      Book Chapter

      Johnson D. Anterior Uveitis. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Johnson DA. Intermediate Uveitis. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Johnson DA. Retinitis. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Johnson DA. Choroiditis. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology; Am Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Johnson DA. Panuveitis. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Cohen S, Johnson DA. Local Ocular Therapy. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Cohen S, Johnson DA. Systemic Therapy. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. 2014. Shif O, Johnson DA. External Ocular Inflammation. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. 2014. Vogel L, Johnson DA. Punctate Corneal Staining. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Duncan C, Johnson DA. Corneal Neovascularization. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology: An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014. Schallenberg B, Johnson DA. Corneal Dendritic Lesions. In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology, An Algorithmic Approach, 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2014.

      Journal Article

      Montes JA, Johnson DA, Jorgensen J, McElmeel L, Fulcher LC, Kiel JW. The Potency and Sterility of Forfitied Tobramycin, Fortified Vancomycin, and Moxifloxacin at 4, 24, and 35 degrees Celsius over 14 Days Cornea 2015 Mar;35(1):122-126. San Emeterio Nateras O
      Harrison JM
      Muir ER
      Zhang Y
      Peng Q
      Chalfin S
      Gutierrez JE
      Johnson DA
      Kiel JW
      Duong TQ. Choroidal Blood Flow Decreases with Age: an MRI study Curr Eye Res 2014 Oct;39(10):1059-1067.

      Other

      Membreno R; Johnson DA. Recommendations for the Frequency of Ocular Examinations Among All Ages in the United States "Ophthalmology Bulletin" 2018 Jan;XVIII(10). Comstock, J; Johnson DA. Recommendations on Screening for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy "Ophthalmology Bulletin" 2017 Sep;XVIII(7):4-6. Clauss K; Johnson DA. 2017 Ophthalmology Residency Match Statistics "Ophthalmology Bulletin" 2017 Mar;XVIII(2).

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 1997 - American Board of Ophthalmology