Dr Johnson trained in Stockport followed by 18 months in the sunshine of Western Australia where the first of his two daughters was born. On returning to the UK he joined Marple Cottage Surgery, and became a Partner in 1999.

He is interested in chronic diseases such as hypertension (blood pressure), asthma and heart disease. He also performs minor surgery procedures.

Having played competitive sport all his life Dr Johnson has a major interest in musculoskeletal (bone and joints) medicine, from sports injuries and prevention of these to arthritis.

He is also currently Doctor to the Manchester City FC Academy.