Paul McPherson Johnson, MD
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease Cardiology

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 210
Athens, GA 30606-2797
Phone
706-475-1700Fax
706-475-1790
Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2016
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 2008
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2015
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
1,763 ratings,
517 reviews
6/9/2025
Excellent care
5/29/2025
He takes enough time to discuss the issue and explains very well the reason for course of action I need to take . Very pleasant and relaxed personality which puts you at ease.
5/29/2025
Great Dr. Makes you feel like you are the only patient he has. Cares about his patients.
5/28/2025
He was very polite and caring. He seems to be concerned about their safety and overall well-being.
5/28/2025
Been going to him 8 plus years
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 210 Athens, GA 30606-2797