Contact & Appointment Information
- Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
- Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center
- 92 W. Miller St., 8th Floor
- Orlando, FL 32806
- (321) 841-7970
Department: Pediatric Nephrology
About Jeffery Alan Johnson, MD
Named one of America’s Top 50 Doctors, Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson earns respect as a top pediatric nephrologist. His work shows strong patient care, strong leadership in kids’ dialysis, and real care for children with kidney problems. He works in Orlando, Florida, at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children – Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center. This center ranks high among top pediatric hospitals.
His path includes top training, key roles at leading kids’ hospitals, and board certification in pediatric nephrology. He sets the standard in today’s kids’ medicine.
A Calling to Pediatric Nephrology
Kids’ kidney care ranks as one of the hardest and most emotional fields in medicine. It demands skill in kidney function and illness. It also needs care for patients from babies to young adults. These cases often involve long-term changes.
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson picked this tough field for one reason: to help kids do well with kidney issues. He has built a name for his steady, calm, sharp judgment and skill in leading families through hard times.
He believes kids’ kidney treatment goes beyond tests or dialysis times. It aims to save childhood, support growth, and give families facts and hope.
Academic Excellence and Medical Education
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson started in medicine with solid school work at top U.S. places.
Undergraduate Education
He got his undergrad degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. This school stands out for tough classes and strength in science. His time there built his clear thinking and love for medicine.
Medical School
He earned his MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. This school gains world praise for training top doctors, researchers, and new thinkers. His training stressed scientific skills and kind patient care.
Pediatric Training at a World-Class Institution: Internship and Residency
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson did his internship and residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). It ranks among the best kids’ hospitals.
In residency, he cared for kids with tough health issues. He honed skills in finding problems, talking to people, and teamwork. CHLA shaped his focus on patients and the drive for kids’ specialty care.
Specialized Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson saw his love for kids’ kidneys and complex cases. So he did a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He finished in 2009.
At UCLA, he trained hard in: Kids’ kidney problem finding and treatment, Sudden and long-term kidney failure, Kidney high blood pressure, Dialysis (machine and belly types), Kidney transplant before and after care Long care for birth or later kidney issues
This gave him top skills and views of new research and clinic ideas.
Leadership at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
After the fellowship, Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson stayed at CHLA. He became Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit.
There, he led dialysis for kids with final kidney failure. Guided teams of nurses, techs, diet experts, and social workers. Kept top safety and quality for kids’ dialysis, fixed care plans, and boosted results
His role at CHLA showed medical skill plus know-how to run health systems. He always put kids and families first.
Joining Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
In 2014, Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson joined Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He became a main doctor at Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center.
This hospital leads in kids’ care across the nation. His CHLA skills boosted its kidney work. He added know-how, guidance, and fresh ideas to Central Florida kids’ kidney care.
Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center: A Hub of Pediatric Renal Excellence
At Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center, Dr. Johnson treats babies, kids, teens, and young adults with kidney issues. The center handles sudden and ongoing kidney problems in a kind, family-focused space.
Conditions treated include: Long-term kidney disease (CKD), Sudden kidney damage, birth kidney flaws, Kids’ high blood pressure, Nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, end-stage kidney failure, dialysis care, and before and after kidney transplant
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson teams up with families. He makes sure they grasp the diagnosis, plans, and future outlook.
Board Certifications and Professional Credentials
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson proves his skill with strict board certifications: American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Nephrology
These come from years of special training, fresh learning, and hold to top kids’ care standards.
A Compassionate, Family-Centered Approach
Dr. Johnson’s care style makes him stand out. Kids’ kidney work means long plans, many visits, and family changes. He sees families as care partners, not watchers.
He shines in: Plain talk on hard medical topics, Real listening to parent worrie,s Talk fit for kids’ age,s Team choices on care, Kind help at tough news times
Families call him calm, smart, and full of heart.
Recognition as One of America’s Top 50 Doctors
This Top 50 spot goes to doctors who show: Top clinical skill, Guidance in their field,d Focus on patient car,e Strong ethic,s Gifts to health care quality
Dr. Johnson’s pick shows his mark on kids’ nephrology, dialysis lead role, and work to better kids’ kidney results.
Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson has welcomed new ways in kids’ nephrology throughout his career. From dialysis tools to new care steps, he leads in medical gains. This gives patients the best, safest care.
His school and lead roles give him a special view. He blends evidence-based medicine with care fit to each patient.
Serving the Orlando Area and More
Dr. Johnson’s efforts reach past hospital doors. At Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, he helps families from Orlando, Central Florida, and farther out. He treats kids sent in for hard kidney issues.
His role boosts kids’ kidney care close to home. Families get expert help without long drives.
A Top Name in Kids’ Kidney Care
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson, MD, stands for the best in pediatric medicine: sharp skills, warm care, and full commitment to kids and parents. His spot among America’s Top 50 Doctors honors his methods and heart.
To families hit by kids’ kidney disease, Dr. Johnson offers more than expertise. He guides, fights for them, and partners through treatment.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson, MD?
Dr. Jeffery Alan Johnson, a board-certified pediatric nephrologist, ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors. He focuses on kidney care for kids.
Q2. Where does Dr. Johnson practice?
He works at the Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center. It’s at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida.
Q3. What makes Dr. Johnson one of America’s Top 50 Doctors?
His award stems from top clinical skills, dialysis leadership, expert training, and kind patient care.
Q4. Does Dr. Johnson accept referrals from other physicians?
Yes. He takes referrals for tough, special kidney cases in kids.
Q5. How does Dr. Johnson communicate with children about their condition?
He picks words kids can grasp by age. This helps them get their health issue and stay at ease.
