Dr. Chelsea JohnsonMD, MBA, FAAP

Dr. Johnson treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, ADHD, eczema, ear infections, strep throat, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities. She also manages acute concerns like fever, skin infections, warts, and molluscum contagiosum. Her clinical background spans emergency medicine through primary care, so she handles both routine and urgent needs.

Yes. Dr. Chelsea Johnson holds board certification in pediatrics. She also holds Fellow status with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recognized by the FAAP credential.

Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed her pediatric residency at Children's Mercy Hospital. She later earned an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Dr. Johnson brings over 20 years of clinical experience. Her career spans emergency medicine, urgent care, hematology/oncology, primary care, and newborn nursery care. She also led large-scale telemedicine programs that served more than 100,000 children.

Yes. Dr. Johnson offers home visits for select locations and situations. Newborn and infant members in the Care for Little One plan have home visits included in their monthly membership. Unvaccinated or under-vaccinated members may also access home visits for certain illnesses at a separate visit fee.

Yes. Members reach Dr. Johnson directly by phone, text, or email. After-hours virtual consultations are also available. Direct physician access is a core feature of KidzMD DPC membership.

Yes. Dr. Johnson sees patients through young adulthood. She provides adolescent care covering puberty, mental health, reproductive health guidance, and STI testing and treatment. Young adults and students have their own membership tier, starting at $75 per month.

Dr. Johnson offers ADHD evaluation and management, autism screening, and mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. She also provides learning difficulty screening and coordinates referrals to specialists when needed. Her approach treats behavioral and mental health as essential components of whole-child care.

Yes. Dr. Johnson co-founded Smiling Ear 2 Ear Medical Devices, a company building child-friendly solutions for cerumen removal, acute ear pain relief, and ear tube placement without sedation or surgery. She also developed the pediatric platform for K Health and launched her own telemedicine company during her MBA program.

Yes. Dr. Johnson welcomes unvaccinated and under-vaccinated families for open, honest conversations about vaccine choices and risks. She offers telemedicine or home visits for certain illnesses in these cases, with a separate per-visit fee of $100 for home visit appointments involving fever or rash.