Kelly Krisna Johnson-Arbor, MD| Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine, Emergency Medicine | MedStar Health
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Kelly Krisna Johnson-Arbor

Kelly Krisna Johnson-Arbor, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (204 reviews)

Specialties: Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology

Languages: English

202-444-2130

About me

Dr. Kelly K. Johnson-Arbor serves as the medical director of Hyperbaric Medicine in the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine. An expert in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and Hyperbaric Medicine, she is an Associate Faculty member at the MedStar Institute of Quality and Safety and contributing author to the website of the MedStar Institute for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, medstarbloodless.org. Dr. Johnson-Arbor has published and presented on a variety of topics and serves as a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals. She received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, completed a residency at University of Rochester Medical Center and a fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Dr. Johnson-Arbor's main area of clinical expertise is hyperbaric medicine, with an emphasis on:

  • Limb salvage
  • Radiation induced bone and soft tissue injury
  • Toxicology including carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Hyperbaric physiology
  • Commercial diving evaluations

Clinical areas of focus

  • Air Embolism
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Dysbaric Osteonecrosis Treatment
  • Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment
  • Nitrogen Narcosis
  • Oxygen Toxicity
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Air Embolism
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Cystitis
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Effects Of Air Pressure And Water Pressure
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Nitrogen Narcosis
  • Oxygen Toxicity
  • Scuba Diving Injuries
  • Undersea Medicine Injuries
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Procedures I perform

  • Air Embolism Treatment
  • Cystitis Treatment
  • Dive Medicine Consultation
  • Dysbaric Osteonecrosis Treatment
  • Environmental Health
  • Gas Bubble Disease Treatment
  • High-Pressure Nervous Syndrome Treatment
  • Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Radiation Injury
  • Hyperbaric Treatment For High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema
  • Marine Life Envenomation Treatment
  • Undersea Medicine Consultation
  • Venous Gas Embolism Treatment
  • Wound Care
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Bles Bldg
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-9686
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Fax 202-444-0300

Insurance

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  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester (2004)

Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (2001)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Apr 9, 2026

    Exceeded my expectations. Reaponded to my needs rapidly, patiently, courteously and professoonally

  • Feb 15, 2026

    Dr. Johnson-Arbor was excellent.She provided great insight, thoughtful discussion and an encyclopedic knowledge of the areas of my concern and able to communicate very clearly. She also has had exceptionally great followup and follow through. Would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Johnson-Arbor.

  • Jan 27, 2026

    Dr. Johnson-Arbor exemplifies the highest standards of healthcare professionalism and competence. She demonstrated a clear understanding of my concerns, conducted a comprehensive examination, provided detailed and understandable responses to my questions, and clearly outlined the subsequent steps. I would be delighted to recommend her to others who may benefit from her expertise!