Sports medicine physicians have specialized training in treating and preventing sports-related illnesses and injuries. They help patients maximize function, minimize disability and reduce the amount of time away from athletics, work or school.

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Greg Johnson cares for patients at HealthEast Woodbury Clinic.

What we treat

Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Fractures
• Overuse injuries such as stress fractures and tendonitis
• Osteoarthritis

He is also experienced in other aspects of sports medicine, including:

• Managing concussions
• Return-to-play decisions
• Caring for athletes with acute or chronic illness
• Preventing injuries
• Promoting healthy lifestyles

About Dr. Greg Johnson

Dr. Greg Johnson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is board certified in internal medicine and sports medicine. Dr. Johnson completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota and his sports medicine fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Dr. Johnson is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, as well as the American College of Physicians.

In his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys participating in and watching sports of all types – especially soccer, football and golf. He also serves as a team physician for East Ridge High School in Woodbury.