Dr. Alison Joan Johnson MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy Suite 4100 Charlotte NC, 28211About
Dr. Alison Johnson is a rheumatologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Johnson treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of South Carolina At Columbia 2005
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Lupus
- Pain
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- Dr. Thomas C Sundberg M.D.4525 CAMERON VALLEY PKWY CHARLOTTE NC 28211
- Dr. Antonio Ragay Amor M.D.231 S Sharon Amity Rd Charlotte NC 28211
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- Dr. Victoria Lackey M.D.3030 Randolph Rd Charlotte NC 28211