
Dr. Derek K Johnson MD
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
3509 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Derek Johnson practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Johnson treats the reactions caused by pet dander, pollen, dust, mold spores, insect stings, food, and medications; those reactions include asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, or a very severe and unusual reaction called anaphylaxis.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Trong Van Le M.D.34th Street And Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Marc D Cotler M.D.233 E Lancaster Ave Ardmore PA 19003
- Dr. James Corry M.D.3550 MARKET ST FL 3 PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Joel M Fiedler M.D.1012 Laurel Oak Rd Voorhees NJ 08043
- Dr. Nicholas A Pawlowski M.D.3550 MARKET ST FL 3 PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Steven D Douglas M.D.3550 MARKET ST FL 3 PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
Nearest Hospitals
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
3401 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19140ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
120 EAST ERIE AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19133SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - PHILADELPHIAl
3551 N BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITALl
3300 GALLOWS ROAD FALLS CHURCH VA 22042INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITALl
3600 JOSEPH SIEWICK DRIVE FAIRFAX VA 22033