Dr. Chris Johnson is a Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine physician specializing in minimally invasive treatments for neck, back, joint, and nerve pain. He offers the latest evidence-based procedures—including MILD®, vertebral augmentation, basivertebral nerve ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and other advanced image-guided interventions—to treat pain at its source, restore function, and improve quality of life.
After earning his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Johnson completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation before pursuing advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine. His approach emphasizes identifying the underlying cause of pain and developing individualized treatment plans focused on improving mobility, restoring function, and helping patients return to work, family, recreation, and the activities that matter most.
Dr. Johnson is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care while bringing innovative spine and pain treatments to the Tampa Bay community. He works closely with neurosurgeons, primary care physicians, and other specialists to ensure every patient receives the most appropriate treatment for their condition, with the shared goal of restoring function, maximizing independence, and improving quality of life.