About
Craig Johnson, MD brings dual board certification in Family Practice and Lifestyle Medicine to his Pasadena practice. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University before completing his medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine. His residency training took place at White Memorial Medical Center, where he later directed the Department of Maternal Health and earned recognition as a faculty member for teaching skills.
Dr. Johnson has spent significant time serving underserved communities around the world. His fieldwork has taken him to the outback of Australia, rural Alaska, Oaxaca, and Guatemala. Most recently, he spent two years in the Kingdom of Nepal caring for patients with leprosy and spinal cord injuries, alongside his family. He holds awards for humanism in medicine and public service, speaks fluent Spanish, and focuses his clinical work on preventive and lifestyle medicine. He is married with four adult children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University (graduated with honors)
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine
Residency
Family Practice Residency Program, White Memorial Medical Center (also served as faculty/director of Maternal Health Department)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johnson right for?
Dr. Johnson serves patients from childhood through Medicare age. Families seeking a physician who integrates preventive care and lifestyle medicine into every visit will find a strong match here. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on root causes and long-term wellness. Patients who value a physician with deep experience in underserved and global health settings may appreciate his perspective. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate directly with Dr. Johnson in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johnson holds dual board certification in Family Practice and Lifestyle Medicine. These certifications reflect his focus on both comprehensive primary care and the use of lifestyle interventions to prevent and treat disease.
Dr. Craig Johnson earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice at White Memorial Medical Center, where he also served as director of the Department of Maternal Health.
Yes, Dr. Johnson is fluent in Spanish. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can do so directly with him during appointments.
Dr. Johnson cares for patients across all life stages. His practice covers well child visits for patients under 18, routine and preventive care for adults, and Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare patients.
Dr. Johnson integrates lifestyle medicine into his primary care approach. He addresses diet, exercise, and long-term wellness planning alongside standard screenings and preventive services. His goal is to help patients understand and address the underlying factors that shape their health.
Yes. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience serving underserved communities globally. He has worked in rural Alaska, the Australian outback, Oaxaca, and Guatemala. He most recently spent two years caring for leprosy and spinal cord injury patients in Nepal with his family.
Dr. Johnson has received awards for humanism in medicine and public service. He also earned recognition as a faculty member for his teaching skills during his time at White Memorial Medical Center.
Yes. Concierge Choice members receive Dr. Johnson's private cell phone number and email address for after-hours communication. The practice also provides members with a dedicated office phone line to bypass the automated attendant.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026