Dr. Jay D. Johnson D.O.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 200 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Jay Johnson is an adolescent specialist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Johnson works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Johnson treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1986
Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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