Volunteer
Dr. Johnson was the School of PA Medicine’s inaugural Medical Director and officially retired from the role on Dec. 31, 2022. However, Dr. Johnson remains active in the PA program as a PA advocate and volunteer. While serving in this position, he also continues to serve as a practicing physician with Centra Medical Group Emergency Services and HealthWorks.
Prior to joining the University of Lynchburg, he served as the Director of ED Advanced Practice Provider Services for Centra Health where he provided oversight to the PAs and NPs employed in the emergency department. Dr. Johnson lives in Lynchburg with his wife Kathy and daughter Katie.
Education
- Residency, Lynchburg Family Residency Program (affiliated with University of Virginia)
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- PA designation from George Washington University
- Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech
Teaching Areas
- Community Clinic
- Medical Practice
- Physical Diagnosis
Clinical Experience
- Emergency Medicine
- Lynchburg Emergency Physicians
- Centra Emergency Physicians
- Occupation Medicine
- Associate Director of HealthWorks
Licensure
- Virginia Licensure
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Family Medicine, Diplomat
- American Academy of Family Medicine, Member
- Virginia Academy of Family Physicians, Member
- Lynchburg Academy of Medicine, Member
- Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
