
Dr. Robert Johnson, MD
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Cary, North Carolina 27511-5562
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About Dr. Robert Johnson, MD
Dr. Johnson was born in Canada, and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. His undergraduate and medical studies were completed at Duke University and Duke University Medical Center, respectively. After a medical internship at UNC Memorial Hospital-Chapel Hill, and dermatology residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Johnson moved to Northwestern Pennsylvania to help establish a Family Medicine Residency Program in affiliation with Jefferson Medical College, and to practice general dermatology. After three years in Franklin, PA, Dr. Johnson, his wife and their two children returned to North Carolina. Dr. Johnson joined Cary Dermatology in 1985, and enjoys practicing general dermatology. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, and is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the North Carolina Dermatology Association, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the Wake County Medical Society. He has been on the Clinical Teaching faculty of the dermatology departments at the University of North Carolina Medical School and Duke University Medical School.
Patient Education Resources
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Treatment for nail fungus (onychomycosis) can be challenging, as the fungus can be difficult to eliminate and may recur. Treatment options include:Topical antifungal medication: Over-the-counter antif...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
- Residency: Duke University Hospital
- Internship: University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine