Catherine Johnson

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Southeastern Louisiana University -B.S. in Biological Sciences, minor in Chemistry.

University of Alabama - O.D.

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Meet Dr. Catherine Johnson (Amite City, LA)

Catherine Coleman, O.D., is a Louisiana native, and former graduate of Denham Springs High School. Dr. Coleman continued her education at Southeastern Louisiana University where she earned a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Coleman’s clinical experience includes Pediatrics, contact lenses, primary care, and Ocular Disease.

Prior to entering optometry school, Dr. Coleman taught Chemistry in Livingston Parish. During her time as an Optometry student, she was elected Class President and was re-elected by her class in each successive year.

She was also President of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. She initiated the Private Practice Club at UAB and became the first President of the club in addition to being a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.

She served on many committees during her tenure as an optometry student and was an inaugural member of the Student/Faculty Liaison Committee. She was chosen as the only UAB Optometry student to serve on the New Dean Search Committee, and the Faculty, Staff, and Student Success committee.

Dr. Coleman was on the Dean’s List each semester at UAB, and received numerous scholarships for her academics and professional achievements.