Meet Dr. Todd Johnson
My call to pediatric medicine began in 1995 while I served as a missionary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was during a volunteer experience in a small orphanage that I discovered a blossoming passion for childrens advocacy. I just didn't know at the time that my journey would wind through a diverse path of pediatric experiences before I would land my dream job at Cook Childrens Allen. During my time in Brazil I witnessed great hardship, but I found hope in the eyes who served others. The words of the American poet Carl Sandberg capture the "wow" moment that was planted in my heart in that orphanage 25 years ago, "A new baby is God's sign that the world should go on".
I was privileged to complete my undergraduate training at Brigham Young University in Nutritional Science. From there, I went on to complete my medical training at my top choice of schools, Texas A&M College of Medicine. Pediatric residency at Helen Devos Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI then provided me an outstanding springboard of medical experience and knowledge. Pediatric hospital care, teaching, and medical research were highlights of my time as a resident. From Grand Rapids my family returned to the great state of Texas and I joined Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. For a brief two years I pursued my interest in pediatric resident education and hospital care for sick children as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Medicine. As my family continued to grow we decided to return closer to our extended family in the north Dallas area.
I continued my search for the ideal practice, settling for three years at Lovejoy Pediatrics and then four years in pediatric urgent care. Those experiences broadened my knowledge base of childhood development, injury diagnosis and treatment, management of medical emergencies, and expertise in routine pediatric illness. The years I dedicated to these different pediatric settings taught me how to approach care as a partnership. I value working alongside the family to understand their needs and help them sift through medical information. As a father of seven children, I understand the importance of having someone to support you through your childs growth, illness and health challenges.
Despite many exciting moments in urgent care, I continued to look for a more personable way to care for children as they transition from birth to young adulthood. I'm overjoyed to be the primary pediatric physician at Cook Children's in Allen. It's clearly the best organization I've found that will support me in caring for the children of this area. Since joining Cook Children's I've once again felt that humanistic spark that I first experienced while holding a small baby in that Brazilian orphanage.
Outside of practicing medicine, I find my greatest joy in spending time with my wife and children. In my personal time I like exploring different RV camp sites around the state, road and mountain biking (sometimes spending more time falling than riding), reading, gardening, and playing the piano.
We look forward to meeting your family and are excited to serve the surrounding communities for years to come!
As a father of seven children, I understand the importance of having someone to support you through your child's growth, illness and health challenges. I value working alongside families and developing an understanding of their needs and helping them sift through medical information. It's important to me to partner with the parents and children as they transition from birth to young adulthood. I'm overjoyed to be the primary pediatric physician at Cook Children's and caring for kids in Allen.
-Todd Johnson, M.D.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
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November 16, 2023
Fabulous experience. It was the first time in Texas we were treated well and heard!
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November 16, 2023
Dr. Johnson is the best doctor I could ever ask for my autistic child. He is patient, professional, and a great listener, and he was able to examine my son with no crying or any challenging behavior (the first time ever this has happened)- He is the Best.
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November 13, 2023
Dr. Johnson is great! His experience as a doctor and as a father really, along with his bedside manners, makes it easy to trust him. You know your child's care is most important and he will work hard to devise a plan that aims to address the concern while balancing the needs of the child.
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November 07, 2023
Everyone in this office is always so kind and attentive. Everyone has time for you, to listen, answer questions and explain everything in two different ways so that both Mum and child understand and feel comfortable.
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November 07, 2023
Dr Todd is amazing, Dad jokes and all. My daughter has always been fearful of any medical office but since finding this practice even her sick visits are a breeze. She's genuinely happy to go visit with him and today even said that she'd "missed him". I've worked in the medical field for over 20 years and he's honestly one of the most patient, kind, compassionate physicians I've ever met. He's also a very, very good doctor.
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November 07, 2023
Dr. Johnson was so thorough and kind. He eased all our new parent worries.
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October 28, 2023
Everyone there is friendly and attentive.
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October 27, 2023
Everything is always great!
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October 27, 2023
To Dr Johnson. It's excellent!
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October 12, 2023
Dr. Johnson has a courteous and friendly bedside manner. He spent as much time as we needed. I highly recommend this practice to anyone with children.
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October 05, 2023
It was great- we needed a new pediatrician and Dr. Johnson was an amazing fit.
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September 23, 2023
We had very good experience overall. My daughter felt very comfortable with Dr. Johnson. I am pleased with the quality of care. Definitely recommend Dr. Johnson to other parents.
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September 23, 2023
Yes, Dr. Johnson and staff. My daughter and I had a great experience. Dr. Johnson gave great recommendations and did a thorough job.
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September 16, 2023
Great doctor!!
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September 14, 2023
I loved how Dr Johnson addressed my daughter and asked her feedback, not just mine. He explained things in a way that was easy for us both to understand!
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September 06, 2023
We were there for a simple issue: a sore throat but I teared up a little about just how special and important Dr. Johnson made my child feel even with the simplest issue. My child has had lots of anxiousness with Dr.s in the past but not any with Dr. Johnson. I wish he'd extend to General Medicine and not just pediatrics so the entire family could be under his care!
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September 06, 2023
Dr. Johnson is just the best.
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September 01, 2023
Dr. Johnson and his whole team in Allen are the BEST.
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August 24, 2023
Dr. Johnson is a great doctor and seems very compassionate.
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August 21, 2023
Dr. Johnson is the best. Sweet and concerned. And you always feel like you are being heard.
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August 21, 2023
Everything was great!
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August 21, 2023
Dr. Todd Johnson was amazing. He has excellent bedside manners and was very knowledgeable about the concerns I had. He was phenomenal.
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August 19, 2023
We are so happy to have Dr Johnson as our new pediatrician and couldn't have had a better first experience at this office! Everyone was wonderful!
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August 19, 2023
Dr Johnson was AMAZING! This was our first visit after switching from our other pediatrician and my daughter loved him! I immediately called 2-3 friends after our visit and recommended him. He was so thorough and kind!
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August 17, 2023
The ladies at the front office were friendly and helpful. The nurse assistant who issued the questions for the wellness check-up was excellent. We are new to the area and were looking for a pediatrician. Several friends recommended Dr. Johnson. He was outstanding. He was professional and very kind. Thank you for the great visit!
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August 16, 2023
The entire staff at our local office is amazing. We just switched our kids over this summer to this practice but have been in numerous times, each time it is a wonderful experience. No doctor has ever been as attentive and caring as Dr. Todd Johnson
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August 14, 2023
Doctor Johnson is very good!
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August 12, 2023
Dr. Johnson is very thorough and great with kids.
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August 12, 2023
Everyone at this location always provide exceptional services.
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August 07, 2023
Front desk nurse manager and md we're all awesome!
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August 06, 2023
It was a great first visit, we will continue our care with Dr. Johnson :)
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August 04, 2023
Everyone is great.
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August 03, 2023
A very attentive and caring practice. We always leave well informed and the kids love coming here.
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August 03, 2023
All of the staff we interacted with were absolutely wonderful
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August 02, 2023
The nurse and doctor were both attentive and caring.
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August 02, 2023
Dr. Johnson took his time making my children feel at ease, making the entire visit comfortable and like they were being listened to. He was attentive to their needs and listened and never felt judgmental. Thank you for your time and patience!
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August 02, 2023
The nurse and doctor both took time for each child and spent time listening to them and making them comfortable.
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August 02, 2023
The entire staff, from check in, to the nurse, to the doctor were all amazing!
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July 21, 2023
Dr. Johnson and staff are all professional, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful =)
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July 20, 2023
We always appreciate the care and thoroughness showed by Dr. Johnson and his staff.
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June 21, 2023
I liked how both Claire and Dr. Johnson listened to me without feeling rushed, and spoke with me in detail about (patient's) health and any concerns I had.
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June 21, 2023
Both Claire and Dr. Johnson were amazing. Very friendly and professional.
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June 16, 2023
Dr. Johnson is the best. Wish the whole family could see him:-)
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June 14, 2023
Our youngest has frequent ear infections and doctor Todd Johnson has helped us tremendously as we navigate getting him the treatment he needs.
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June 14, 2023
Doctor Todd Johnson is wonderful and we are thankful to have found him for our kid's pediatrician. All of the staff in this office has been great and Alisia at the front desk is always so helpful and kind.
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June 13, 2023
Very thoughtful approach and I felt my child was respected, and cared for.
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June 13, 2023
Everyone was great!!
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June 08, 2023
Dr. Johnson and the nurse this morning were both great. Always so sweet and friendly.
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June 02, 2023
All good. We are definitely coming back
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May 19, 2023
Always a great experience!
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May 18, 2023
Great first experience overall.
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May 18, 2023
Both Dr. Johnson and the nurse were great.
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May 17, 2023
Claire and Dr. Johnson go above and beyond to care for all three of my children. They answer all questions and make my children feel comfortable and cared for. Could not be happier with this care team!
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May 17, 2023
Todd Johnson and Claire his nurse
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May 16, 2023
All staff was courteous
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April 26, 2023
Dr. Johnson was thorough and phenomenal
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April 22, 2023
Staff is very cooperative. Doctor Johnson is very nice. Interaction with kids is very comforting. Gives time and attention to every single question asked. Overall very good experience.
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April 12, 2023
My family loves Dr Johnson! He is very thorough, kind, great bedside manner, caring and hands down the best pediatrician we have had.
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April 11, 2023
Everything was great.Dr Johnson was good with explanation, expectation , child friendly and professional .He answered all of our concerns and as a first time parent of twins he made us feel so comfortable with the care and was helpful and thoughtfull In all possible ways. I could not ask better doctor's office and doctor than this place.Front desk was courteous and ready to help. Clarissa the nurse was respectful. Highly recommend this place and the doctor
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April 11, 2023
The lady at front desk & Nurse Clarissa & obviously Dr.Todd Johnson.
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April 05, 2023
The nurse was wonderful! She talked to my daughter about dance so it would put her mind at ease.
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April 05, 2023
We love Dr Johnson. He's the best pediatrician you will find. He listens and is always able to explain everything great! My kids love him.
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March 27, 2023
Truly was a great first visit! Appreciated the amount of care and attention shown to us.
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March 25, 2023
Dr Johnson- he is just down to earth and talks to plainly. I know most people can appreciate that.
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March 23, 2023
Dr Todd Johnson provides excellent service and good solutions for my son.
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March 23, 2023
The doctor was very thorough and above all did not seem in a rush. He took his time talked to us. He was funny and very friendly with the boys and they loved him!
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March 22, 2023
Dr Johnson is the best!!
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March 17, 2023
Dr. Johnson is great!
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March 17, 2023
Staff was very professional and friendly
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March 17, 2023
We appreciate Dr. Johnson's knowledge, care for our child, compassion and approachability.
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March 14, 2023
Loved Dr. Johnson, wonderful!
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March 14, 2023
It's was very good experience
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March 14, 2023
Dr Johnson did a fantastic job to give the prescription and asked me to pick up for a convenient to start the medication immediately
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February 27, 2023
Very good experience every time I have been at cook children with dr Johnson
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February 27, 2023
De Johnson is empathic, professional, excellent doctor
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February 21, 2023
The whole staff is awesome
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February 21, 2023
The receptionist lady, Candy was so easy to work with to make my appointment over the phone. She was so sweet and kind in person and very professional. Dr. Johnson was also very patient with my crying kid and made every exam playful. I felt my kid was very well taken care of.I'm sorry I didn't recall the nurse lady's name, but she was patient and very caring with us too. She was letting my kid take his time to take medicine, she was very supportive.
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February 21, 2023
Dr. Johnson spent a lot of time getting the backstory on (patient) and any concerns we have had. We have seen two pediatricians before (not Cook Children's) and he is the first doctor who I feel like truly wanted to understand her disorder, behavior and health concerns. He gave us so much good information for the future and and additional medical appointments we need to schedule.
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February 07, 2023
Dr.Johnson is great. We recently moved and changed to the Allen office. My boys like Dr.Johnson. He's very thorough, kind and funny.
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February 06, 2023
Urgent visit accommodation was excellent
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February 06, 2023
Dr. Johnson is always informative and patient with all my concerns I love him
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January 19, 2023
I loved that he used a dolly to show her how he listened to her chest. It instilled some trust in her.
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January 19, 2023
Dr. Johnson, my toddler hasn't slept through he night in almost a month and she slept for 11 hours last night! Thank you so much.
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January 11, 2023
He is always so kind and engaging with my kids. Dr. Johnson is informative and includes us in making health decisions.
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January 11, 2023
Dr. Johnson
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January 11, 2023
Everything was good
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January 11, 2023
The doctor was amazing, I'm very impressed with his care and time spent.
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January 11, 2023
He's is amazing. Knowledgable and kind.
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January 11, 2023
Dr. Johnson
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January 06, 2023
Always a great experience
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January 06, 2023
Dr Johnson and his team
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December 25, 2022
I cannot say enough great things about this entire team. We are so happy to be at this office!
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December 25, 2022
Dr Johnson - amazing pediatrician with a fantastic wealth of knowledge that has been so vital to caring for my children. Front desk lady is awesome and so kind!Nurse is fantastic and very knowledgeable!
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December 22, 2022
Always good!
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December 22, 2022
All the staff at Cook Children's Allen are always excellent - from receptionist Elissa, Now Rae Jennifer and Dr Johnson- and we appreciate them - which is why we come back here. Today, particular thanks to Dr Johnson for taking the time to write an excellent letter required for my son to be considered for special education services at his school.
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December 21, 2022
All of the staff was so great, easy and comforting
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December 14, 2022
We always have the best experiences with this office
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December 12, 2022
Nurse Jenifer and Dr. Johnson are amazing!
Education
- Medical School:
- Texas A&M University College of Medicine (2002-2006)
- Residency:
- Devos Children's Hospital/Spectrum Health (2007-2010)
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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