About
Dr. Michael Johnson grew up in Canton, Ohio, graduated from Perry High School in 1989, and went on to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, as a Timken Scholar. There he conducted molecular virology research at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine internship and residency at UPMC and the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh in 2004. The American Board of Internal Medicine has board-certified and re-certified him in internal medicine.
Dr. Johnson began his career in the emergency department of Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama, before founding hospitalist programs at North Baldwin Infirmary and Mobile West Infirmary. He accumulated deep experience caring for critically ill patients in ICU settings while serving as Program Director at both hospitals. Back in Ohio, he worked as a hospitalist at Akron General and Aultman Hospitals and founded the hospitalist program at Mercy Medical Center in Canton in 2009. He transitioned from hospital medicine to primary care at Aultman North Canton Medical Group in 2013 and joined Ultimate Access Primary Care in 2020. That career arc, from emergency and critical care to preventive medicine, shapes his focus today. He created the Ultimate Access Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lab and the Ultimate Access Bike Lab to help members understand and improve their physical fitness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois (Timken Scholar); molecular virology research at Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Hospitals (UPMC) and VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh (completed 2004)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Johnson right for?
Dr. Johnson is a strong fit for patients who want a primary care physician with serious critical care and hospital medicine experience behind them. Adults focused on fitness, cardiovascular health, and long-term disease prevention benefit from his work with the Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lab and Bike Lab. He suits patients who appreciate a physician passionate about catching problems before they develop. His Canton roots make him a natural fit for long-time Stark County residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johnson specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. He has a particular focus on cardiorespiratory fitness and uses the Ultimate Access Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lab and Bike Lab to help members measure and improve their physical conditioning.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine has board-certified and re-certified Dr. Johnson. He completed his internal medicine residency at UPMC and the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh in 2004.
Dr. Johnson created the Ultimate Access Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lab and the Ultimate Access Bike Lab to give members concrete tools for understanding their fitness levels. Both labs help patients set goals and track progress in cardiorespiratory health, a key pillar of long-term preventive medicine.
Dr. Johnson spent the early part of his career in emergency medicine and hospital medicine, founding hospitalist programs at multiple hospitals in Alabama and Ohio, including Mercy Medical Center in Canton in 2009. He shifted to primary care at Aultman North Canton Medical Group in 2013 before joining Ultimate Access Primary Care in 2020.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Johnson directly by call or text on his personal mobile phone at any hour. The practice builds that direct access into membership from day one.
Yes. Dr. Johnson makes house calls when members need them and also visits members living in local nursing care facilities.
Dr. Johnson sees adult patients with a wide range of primary care needs, with particular depth in preventive medicine and fitness optimization. Patients interested in understanding their cardiorespiratory health find his labs especially useful. His background in ICU and hospital medicine also makes him well-suited for members with complex or serious health histories.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026