Dr. Nicholas Johnson treats adults and children with both common and rare neuromuscular conditions — yet his work doesn’t end in the clinic. He dedicates significant time each week to laboratory research, and is part of a team at VCU Health working to advance the treatment of genetic muscle disorders, with a special emphasis on muscular dystrophies.  

Dr. Johnson is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine and neuromuscular pathology by the American Academy of Neurology, and serves on its government relations committee.

Dr. Johnson’s research interests include myotonic and muscular dystrophy, Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. His research projects range from studies in congenital myotonic dystrophy to investigation in Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy. He is also currently engaged in research projects in categories such as myotonic dystrophies and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.