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Paul H. Johnson
MD
Weisgarber
West
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Appointments: 865-558-4444
Admin Line: 865-558-4425
Medical Line: 865-410-7886
Dr. Johnson began his practice at KOC in 1996 after an outstanding educational background that includes being valedictorian at Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern where he was granted membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He did his internship and residency at Vanderbilt before completing a fellowship in spinal disorders at Emory.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the North American Spine Society and the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society.
He enjoys the challenge of treating difficult spinal problems. Away from the office, Dr. Johnson enjoys cycling, running and canoeing. At home, he is often found in the kitchen practicing his impressive cooking skills.
Education
- B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1985
- M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1989
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Nizagara Online, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, 1994
Fellowship
- Spinal Disorders, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Distinctions
- Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society
- North American Spine Society
Orthopaedic Specialty
- Spinal Disorders and Spinal Surgery
About
Dr. Johnson began his practice at KOC in 1996 after an outstanding educational background that includes being valedictorian at Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern where he was granted membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He did his internship and residency at Vanderbilt before completing a fellowship in spinal disorders at Emory.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the North American Spine Society and the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society.
He enjoys the challenge of treating difficult spinal problems. Away from the office, Dr. Johnson enjoys cycling, running and canoeing. At home, he is often found in the kitchen practicing his impressive cooking skills.
Credentials
Education
- B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1985
- M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1989
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Nizagara Online, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, 1994
Fellowship
- Spinal Disorders, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Distinctions
- Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society
- North American Spine Society
Orthopaedic Specialty
- Spinal Disorders and Spinal Surgery