About
Dr. Matthew Johnson is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of Free Range Direct Primary Care in Charlottesville, Virginia. S. in Microbiology from the University of Tennessee. He then completed his medical degree at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. His Family Medicine residency took place at the University of South Carolina, where he earned the role of Chief Resident in his final year.
After residency, Dr. Johnson joined the National Health Service Corps and practiced in rural underserved communities in both South Carolina and Pennsylvania. He later served as Medical Director for the St. Luke's Rural Health Centers in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He also worked as a faculty attending physician with the St. Luke's Medical residency program. That background in underserved and community medicine shapes his approach today. He is passionate about chronic disease prevention, building genuine doctor-patient relationships, and making primary care straightforward and accessible for everyone he serves.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Tennessee, B.S. Microbiology
Medical School
Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia
Residency
Family Medicine, University of South Carolina
Additional Training
Chief Resident during final year of residency; served in National Health Service Corps in rural underserved areas (South Carolina and Pennsylvania); Medical Director, St. Luke's Rural Health Centers, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania; Faculty Attending Physician, St. Luke's Medical residency program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johnson right for?
Dr. Johnson is a strong fit for patients of any age seeking consistent, relationship-driven primary care. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or obesity benefit from his proactive, preventive approach. Patients who want direct access to their physician, including phone contact and same-day visits, will find his model particularly practical. Families, seniors, and individuals without employer-sponsored insurance often find his transparent membership pricing a good fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johnson treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. His clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, acute infections, and allergies. He also manages chronic conditions and medications on an ongoing basis, excluding controlled substances.
Yes. Dr. Matthew Johnson holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned that credential after completing his residency at the University of South Carolina, where he also served as Chief Resident.
S. in Microbiology. He attended Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical degree and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of South Carolina.
After residency, Dr. Johnson served with the National Health Service Corps in rural underserved areas of South Carolina and Pennsylvania. He later became Medical Director of the St. Luke's Rural Health Centers in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and served as a faculty attending physician in the St. Luke's Medical residency program.
Yes. Dr. Johnson practices family medicine and sees patients across all age groups, from children to seniors. Membership pricing adjusts by age, with separate rates for kids, working-age adults, and adults 65 and older.
Dr. Johnson takes a proactive, preventive approach to chronic disease. He focuses on identifying and addressing risk factors early rather than reacting to crises. He manages ongoing conditions and medications for members as part of their monthly membership.
Yes. Members at Free Range Direct Primary Care have direct phone access to Dr. Johnson. That direct line is a core part of how the practice operates, allowing patients to get timely answers without navigating a phone tree or waiting for a callback from a third party.
Yes. Dr. Johnson conducts virtual visits for members. Telehealth appointments give patients flexibility to connect with him from home for appropriate concerns without requiring an in-office trip.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026