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Kennita Burns-Johnson, DO

About Me

About Me

Dr. Kennita Burns-Johnson has extensive experience in general surgery and is board certified. She has been operating and performing laparoscopic and open surgical procedures including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, abdominal procedures, subcutaneous and soft tissue mass excision, lymph node surgery, and placement of intravenous access ports.

Dr. Burns-Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Temple University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her surgical residency at East End Health Alliance (now Stony Brook), a program that served Southampton Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center and did several rotations at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York.

When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Burns-Johnson enjoys spending time with her family, bike riding and focusing on her own health.

Female

English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA

Internship/Residency
East End Health Alliance (now Stony Brook) - Stony Brook, PA

Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

Reviews

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    February 19, 2025

    Dr. Burns-Johnson was excellent in providing explanation of procedure. She was a good listener and kind.

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    January 27, 2025

    Absolutely the best doc!!!

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    January 24, 2025

    Dr. Burns-Johnson was very kind, informative, patient, explained in clear understanding terms and easy to talk to.

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    January 9, 2025

    Cannot say enough about dr burns-johnson. I give an a-plus in every aspect and wish all doctors were like her.

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    December 6, 2024

    I have already recommended Mt. Nittany and Dr. Burns-Johnson to many.

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    November 22, 2024

    Dr. Johnson was able to eliminate the diagnoses that brought me to her office. She made a referral to another specialist who could be able to diagnose my condition.She did tell me how to treat my symptom once it occurred. No other doctor gave me that advice. Following My departure from her office she contacted me by phone and made a suggestion that I have blood work done to rule out another reason for my symptoms. I took her advice . This morning she called with results of that test. I am thankful for her involvement because when my symptom occurred last evening I followed her advice and it stopped the symptoms that I have been having for 10 weeks resulting in weight loss of 9 pounds . Dr. Johnson went above and beyond especially since I am not and will not be a patient of hers. Good lady! Good doctor!

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    November 15, 2024

    Outstanding Provider

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    October 24, 2024

    Dr. Burns-Johnson was a new provider for me - my previous surgeon retired. She was completely familiar with my history - clearly had spent time reviewing my medical records.

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    October 21, 2024

    I would refer anyone who was looking for good care.

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    October 21, 2024

    Dr. Burns-Johnson made me feel truly seen, heard, and listened to. Shew as extremely thorough, and I appreciated that so very much. I would give her the highest recommendation to anyone, and I hope she'll be the one to do my surgery because of her caring and thorough attention to my concerns.

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    October 11, 2024

    Dr. Burns Johnson is a wonderful Dr.

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    September 25, 2024

    Dr. Burns-Johnson is amazing! She was patient, listened well, thoroughly explained dx, options, and preventative care. Wonderful bed side manner!

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    August 1, 2024

    Dr. Burns Johnson answered all my questions relating to my care. She was very kind and compassionate.

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    August 1, 2024

    Always pleasant and caring.

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    July 27, 2024

    This was my first visit to Dr. Johnson and I could not have been more pleased. I found her to be extremely thorough and very personable. She takes your questions very seriously. I would highly recommend her.

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    July 8, 2024

    Kennita Burns-Johnson was so kind and very thoughtful with my issues. I could not have had a more caring physician. Took her time explained everything thoroughly.

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    June 27, 2024

    Would absolutely recommend this cate provider

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    June 6, 2024

    Dr. Burns - Johnson is excellent.

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    May 23, 2024

    Doctor was very good about answering any questions which I had and was very knowledgeable and compassionate.

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    December 31, 2024

    No way would I EVER recommend this doctor! Its no wonder she has so many bad reviews. All she talked about was not wanting to get fired.

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 Kennita Burns-Johnson, DO

“From start to finish, I focus on engaging with my patients early and often. I make sure they understand their diagnosis, the options they have for treatment, my role in the process, and that the decision on treatment is their decision.”

Kennita Burns-Johnson, DO