Dr. Robert Riley Johnson M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3 Riverside Circle 302 Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Robert Johnson is a rheumatologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Johnson treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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