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Dr. Kristina Hope Johnson MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
85 Seymour St Suite 425 Hartford CT, 06106About
Dr. Kristina Johnson is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Johnson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Johnson often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1994
University of Florida College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 85 Seymour St Suite 425
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Nearby Providers
- Kiranmayi Muddasani Other263 Farmington Ave Farmington CT 06032
- Dr. Paul Vincent Vignati MD85 Seymour St Hartford CT 06106
- Dr. William Vincent Sardella MD85 Seymour St Hartford CT 06106
- Dr. Fillor Caushaj M.D.37 Henley Way Avon CT 06001-4067
- Dr. Rafal Barczak MD455 Lewis Ave Meriden CT 06451
- Dr. Peter Starratt Romeyn M.D.520 Saybrook Rd Middletown CT 06457
Nearest Hospitals
CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTERl
282 WASHINGTON STREET HARTFORD CT 6106ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
114 WOODLAND STREET HARTFORD CT 6105