About
Dr. Deniece N. Johnson is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, becoming the first physician in her family. Before founding Lifestyle Care, she spent over a decade as a senior physician Hospitalist at Emory University. That hospital career placed her face-to-face with patients battling severe complications from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Those clinical experiences sharpened her focus on prevention over reaction.
COVID deepened that conviction. Watching patients suffer from conditions that better upstream care could have prevented led Dr. Johnson to build a new model. She founded Lifestyle Care to address weight, lifestyle, and long-term health with real science and real support. Her clinical approach is evidence-based, personalized, and judgment-free. She is passionate about the connection between obesity and cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, and breast cancer risk. Patients reach her directly, not through intermediaries, for every question and every visit.
Education & Training
Medical School
Morehouse School of Medicine
Additional Training
Former Senior Physician Hospitalist at Emory University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johnson right for?
Dr. Johnson is a strong fit for adults who want physician-led weight management grounded in science. Patients managing obesity alongside conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from her dual board certification. She works well with busy professionals who need flexible access, including telehealth options across Georgia and Florida. Patients who prefer a direct relationship with their physician, without navigating assistants or call centers, will find her model well-suited to that expectation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johnson treats obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, and sleep disorders. She also addresses the connection between obesity and breast cancer risk. Her dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine lets her manage both weight-related and broader primary care concerns within one practice.
Yes. Dr. Johnson holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Her Internal Medicine certification is verifiable through the ABIM under ID 364172. This dual certification means she evaluates weight concerns in the full context of a patient's overall health.
Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She then spent over a decade as a senior physician Hospitalist at Emory University, where she cared for patients with complex, often preventable conditions. That hospital experience directly shaped her focus on obesity medicine and preventive care.
Every patient sees Dr. Johnson directly. Lifestyle Care operates as a physician-only practice. There are no assistants or call center intermediaries. Dr. Johnson personally conducts visits, manages prescriptions, and handles direct messaging between appointments.
Dr. Johnson takes a customized approach to medication. She prescribes GLP-1s, Tirzepatide, and other options based on each patient's health profile. Medication is one tool within a broader plan that also includes nutrition coaching and lifestyle support. Some patients benefit from multiple medications; others need none at all.
Yes. Dr. Johnson sees telehealth patients across Georgia and Florida through Lifestyle Care Anywhere. Virtual patients receive the same physician-led care as Atlanta clinic patients. Medications ship directly to the patient's door, and at-home tools support progress tracking between visits.
Dr. Johnson approaches care with evidence-based medicine, personalized strategy, and a judgment-free environment. She believes weight loss is a matter of science and support, not willpower. Her goal is to address root causes, protect long-term health, and build habits that hold beyond the program.
Yes. Dr. Johnson plans to offer direct primary care memberships for patients whose primary goal is not weight loss. This service covers chronic disease management, preventive care, and ongoing health support. DPC memberships are coming soon; interested patients can sign up for the practice newsletter to stay informed.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026