About Zachary Johnson, MSPAS, PA-C
Zachary Johnson, MSPAS, PA-C is a Board Certified Physician Assistant providing care at El Segundo Dermatology. He is trained in all areas of medicine, with an emphasis in Dermatology. He enjoys treating patients of all ages with kindness, empathy and compassion. Zachary takes pride in creating an individualized treatment plan for each patient and is a proponent of shared decision making.
Zachary is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA), and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA).
Patient Education Resources
Click on the medication image to access medication savings from the manufacturer. In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. ...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
The best treatment for warts will depend on the type and location of the wart, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. Some common treatment options for warts include:Salicylic ac...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
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
Zachary Johnson MSPAS, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant born and raised in Bloomington, IL. He graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Biological Sciences. While at Illinois State, Zachary excelled in both academics and athletics as a team captain and all-conference Division 1 third baseman.
After graduation, Zachary performed research at Northwestern’s prestigious Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Core Flow Cytometry Laboratory, with a focus in myeloid cell differentiation. He was published alongside his colleagues in Leukemia Research. Following completion of his research, Zachary worked as a certified medical assistant at Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute in Bloomington, IL, where his passion for Dermatology began.
Zachary graduated with his Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Kentucky with a 4.0 GPA.
