Meet Dr. Clarissa Johnson
Dr. Johnson enjoyed reading as a child, every summer participating in the summer book club at the library which gave out coupons to McDonalds for filling up the form with all the books that were read. Some of the books she read included fictional novels about children with illness such as leukemia and Lupus. This sparked an interest in being a "research scientist" which eventually evolved into an interest in being a doctor. Given her love of working with children, she decided to become a pediatrician. Due to a general interest in math and science, she completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at Tuskegee University. She then attended Case Western Reserve University for medical School. Pediatrics residency training was completed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and pediatric hematology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
She encountered many patients with various blood disorders including sickle cell disease during training. This experience focused her attention on Hematology and specifically sickle cell disease. Her research during fellowship training investigated the effect of certain therapies on the red blood cells of people with sickle cell disease.
Dr. Johnson has been working at Cook Children's medical center since 2009 with a focus in treating blood disorders. She continues to have a special interest in sickle disease care. She served on the Texas Sickle Cell Advisory committee to provide recommendations to the state legislature regarding ways to raise awareness about the disease across the state. She serves as medical staff for Camp Jubilee, the annual summer camp for area children with sickle cell disease.
When away from the medical center, she enjoys attending dance performances and Broadway shows as well as traveling and reading.
Services
- Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
- Red blood cell exchange transfusions
Reviews
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Questions were addressed |
4.8
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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4.8
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What our families say
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September 24, 2024
Dr Johnson is amazing.
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August 21, 2024
Everything is fine for me
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August 19, 2024
All the doctors and nurses always make you feel welcome and they also make your child always feel special.
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August 19, 2024
Dr. Clarissa Johnson, is very good Doctor. She is always listening to you and your child, she always answers every question you have. Excellent doctor and trust doctor.
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July 31, 2024
The visits are always pleasant.
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July 31, 2024
The team is always attentive,Dr. Johnson is a great doctor.
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July 27, 2024
Everything was good.
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July 05, 2024
Dr Johnson is a great doctor who takes her time to listen to my fears and concerns will recommend her to any one
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May 19, 2024
Dr. Johnson took great care of my son.
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April 09, 2024
I love Dr. Johnson and Cassandra they provide excellent medical care to my daughter!!!!
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April 07, 2024
Everything was good
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March 22, 2024
My kids are always taken care of and know exacyly how to navigate their diagnosis because our Dr Is so phenominal at her intrest and concern for health and wellness overall. DR.JOHNSON takes extra steps to show she cares genuinly!
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March 22, 2024
I absolutely Love Dr Johnson. She has taken such good care of my youngest and oldest child and has kept mmy husband and I well informed! Im so happy we have her. I would go above and beyond for her and her staff!
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March 21, 2024
Dr. Johnson is extremely caring, professional, and makes my child very comfortable at his appointments. She explains his health matters very well and addresses everything with great detail and clarity.
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March 11, 2024
Dr Johnson is so kind and caring
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March 08, 2024
Dr Clarissa Johnson is greeat I'll recommend her to all mother out there to take care of their kids
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February 25, 2024
Cassandra Dr Johnson nurse
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February 17, 2024
Dr Johnson is very caring and courteous as always. We are happy to be under her care.
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February 08, 2024
Excellent
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February 07, 2024
Cook children's have the best Doctors and Nurses
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February 07, 2024
Dr. Clarissa Johnson is very very good Doctor excellent doctor, always listen to your questions and answer them.
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January 26, 2024
The staff is awesome, always,making us feel comfortable and cared for
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January 26, 2024
Dr. Johnson is great,all always making sure my son is ok,and her nurse Cassandra is great just as well,they work good together
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January 19, 2024
Good experience
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December 22, 2023
The staff is excellent in working with my child.
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December 22, 2023
Everyone is always amazing from check in to bloodwork and results staff. The doctor and nurse are patient to answer all of my many questions.
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October 15, 2023
We always have a good experience.
Education
- Medical School:
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Residency:
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Affiliations
- American Society of Hematology, American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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