Dr. Joe Johnson Bio

Education and Training

• Family physician in Sparks, Nevada, 1996-present. Started Sierra Nevada Family Medicine, Sierra Nevada Cosmetic Laser Center and Sierra Nevada Wellness Center.
• Family physician and Chief of Family Practice Clinic at Fairchild AFB, 1992-96 – Achieved rank of Major.
• Travis AFB Residency – Family Medicine, 1989-1992
• Graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine – M.D., 1989
• Graduated from Brigham Young University – B.S., 1985
• Mission for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Zurich, Switzerland, 1981-83 (German-speaking)
• Valedictorian - Reed High School, 1979

Community Involvement

• Former Chief of Family Medicine at Northern Nevada Medical Center
• Former Member of Board of Directors at Northern Nevada Medical Center
• Former Member of Board of Directors, Nevada Academy of Family Physicians
• Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1996-present
• Volunteer training for P.A., N.P., and medical students

Personal

• Born Sparks, Nevada, 1961
• Eagle Scout, 1976
• Married for 25 years, 6 children and 1 grandchild
• Have served in a variety of voluntary leadership positions for my church
• Enjoy bike riding, waterskiing, the Oakland A’s, and backpacking