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Dr. Brian Johnson, MD, FAAD

Dr. Brian Johnson, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist
5630 Lowery Rd, Norfolk, VA
The Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center is headed by Dr. Brian Johnson, a dermatologic surgeon who began his medical training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Upon graduation, he was designated a United States Navy medical officer. His Navy medical career was diversified, serving on three naval ships — USS Yellowstone AD-41, USS Kearsarge LHD-3 and USS Iwo Jima LHD-7. He also participated in major deployments and field assignments with the Seabees and Special Forces. The majority of his clinical time was spent at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Johnson studied dermatology at Johns Hopkins, and completed a Mohs Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern Skin Cancer Institute in Chicago, following in the footsteps of his father, renowned dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr. Bernett L. Johnson Jr. After 24 years of service, Dr. Johnson retired from the Navy and established Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center. Dr. Johnson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Johnson treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails. However, his emphasis is on the treatment of skin cancer using the Mohs Micrographic surgical technique, an advanced surgical procedure for the treatment of skin cancers.
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About Dr. Brian Johnson

The Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center is headed by Dr. Brian Johnson, a dermatologic surgeon who began his medical training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Upon graduation, he was designated a United States Navy medical officer. His Navy medical career was diversified, serving on three naval ships — USS Yellowstone AD-41, USS Kearsarge LHD-3 and USS Iwo Jima LHD-7. He also participated in major deployments and field assignments with the Seabees and Special Forces. The majority of his clinical time was spent at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Johnson studied dermatology at Johns Hopkins, and completed a Mohs Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern Skin Cancer Institute in Chicago, following in the footsteps of his father, renowned dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr. Bernett L. Johnson Jr. After 24 years of service, Dr. Johnson retired from the Navy and established Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center. Dr. Johnson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Johnson treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails. However, his emphasis is on the treatment of skin cancer using the Mohs Micrographic surgical technique, an advanced surgical procedure for the treatment of skin cancers.

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Office locations

Virginia Derm- Norfolk (1 of 4)
5630 Lowery Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
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VA Derm - Centerbrooke (2 of 4)
1069 Centerbrooke Ln, Suffolk, VA 23434
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VA Derm - Harbourview (3 of 4)
1035 Champions Way, Ste 100, Suffolk, VA 23435
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Virginia Derm- Newport News (4 of 4)
12695 McManus Blvd Suite 4A-B, Newport News, VA 23602
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
  • Northwestern Skin Cancer Institute, Fellowship in Mohs Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American College of Mohs Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1164495115

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Dr. Brian Johnson is certified by American Board of Dermatology.

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