Medical Expertise of Dr. Franklin Johnson, MD
About Dr. Franklin Johnson, MD
Dr. Franklin R. Johnson, Jr. is a dermatologist providing medical care to patients in the Baton Rouge, Louisisana area.
Completing his internship in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center, he then completed his Dermatology residency at Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine in New Orleans and at the New Orleans Charity Hospital. Dr. Johnson is also an involved member in the national and state medical communities. He is a contributing member of many medical and dermatology professional circles, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatology, the Louisiana Dermatological Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Captial Area Medical Society.
Make an appointment with Dr. Franklin R. Johnson, Jr. by contacting Louisiana Dermatology Associates in Baton Rouge.
Patient Education Resources
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