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Craig Johnson, PA-C

Craig Johnson, PA-C

Physician Assistant (PA)

Craig Johnson, PA-C is a physician assistant in Wilmington, NC. He is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (48 reviews)

EmergeOrtho Wilmington

2716 Ashton Dr Wilmington, NC 28412
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Craig Johnson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Craig Johnson

4.8
48 ratings, 38 with a written review
5 star
92%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
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1 star
2%
2%

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This PA Was Rude and Unprofessional
My recent 2025 appointment with Craig (CJ) Johnson was the most unprofessional encounter I have ever had with a medical provider.He had an irritated, condescending attitude from the moment he walked into the room. He interrupted me, talked over me, and contradicted nearly every statement I made. CJ seemed annoyed that I was there to discuss the fact that I was still having foot pain after Dr. Marr had performed surgery on my foot about 2 years ago. My foot pain was actually worse after that surgery.CJ appeared to take this complaint personally and proceeded to be unpleasant and combative during the entire appointment. He had zero bedside manner or empathy and acted as if I was the one being unreasonable by insisting that I was still having pain. I had wanted to discuss other remedies that did not involve repeated steroid injections or further surgery, but his manner was so aggressively rude and disrespectful that I left the appointment early and will never go back to this office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 09, 2025
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Excellent. Technically superb. Staff efficient and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2024
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Craig Johnson is extremely knowledgeable and explains things thoroughly. I highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise. He is friendly and personable as well, which put me at ease immediately.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy McGuire – Nov 02, 2023
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Needle in Foot
CJ has helped me through several surgeries. This last one was a needle in foot. He is exemplary in explaining in easy terms how they would do surgery, precovery time & info on follow-up.He takes time with you & the patience he has is incredible.All I can say is you would have to go far & wide to find another PA like him......and good luck with that .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Rhyne – Nov 01, 2023
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Like family but the great one!!!
My experience has always been a five star rating regarding my aches and pains but my feet however are a whole other matter. ‘CJ’ aka: Craig C. Johnson, PA-C is the man!!! I remember the first time we met, he was a referral from both our personal friend the creat character actor Pat Hingle. That was over 10 years ago and the Hingle family still talk about CJ as one of the family. His expertise, his candor, his professionalism, his medical evaluation is without question ‘par excellence’. Seeing CJ again was indeed like family but that member of the family that knows exactly what you need to hear to help with your problems, and the direction to reach a better place. I definitely stand taller thanks to him! At least I feel taller on these dang feet! Five plus stars! Don A. King
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2023
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Craig Johnson, PA-C was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He took the time to really explain both the nature of my injury and the progress that I was making.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Steve... Wilmington,NC – Oct 04, 2023
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Professional
Friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable with his knowledge of my issue and treatment plan for it. PA care is better than a surgeons, they explain more fully and listen more closely.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2023
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He did NOT explain anything very well. Being in pain as I was, he had NO IDEA what my MEDICAL issue was!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Trudi McDonald – Nov 21, 2020
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On time and took the time to explain and show me relevant information. Consulted when necessary. Good manner.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bob B. – Nov 04, 2020
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Excellent team to deal with at EmergeOrtho. Been seeing Dr. Marr, Craig Johnson and their nurse Heidi for 13 years dealing with an ankle injury. Had ankle replacement surgery June 2020. This is not a surgery to take lightly, but with their expertise and great bedside manner, I am getting through it. Always their whenever I have concerns. I've still got quite a few months of recovery left, but with them behind me every step, literally, of the way, I'm confident that I will be back living my life pain free.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jane Cash – Sep 19, 2020
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I can’t say enough about this practice, Dr. Marr and his PA Craig Johnson. They helped me navigate through recent foot surgery. Extremely smooth process that was very successful. Very happy with my choice of Drs and Emerge Ortho.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 03, 2020
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They are sweet and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 25, 2020
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Always very professional every time I have been seen for stress fractures in my foot/foot
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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A Moore – Aug 24, 2020
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Dr. Johnson was friendly, asked about my history and things I did, and took time to listen to my concerns rather than dismiss them like a previous physician I had (at a different practice). I finally have hope that the pain I've had for 8 months is on its way to getting better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 20, 2020
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I have seen him three times and found him to be consistently kind, caring and knowledgeable. He explained my condition well and helped me get pain relief, even calling another physician to coordinate care for a different joint Issue impacted by my foot. Highly recommend Mr. Johnson.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2020
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This was a return visit, PA Johnson was very responsive, supportive and informative. Very knowledgable ~
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Miss Lori Kay Martin – Aug 07, 2020
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Very excellent doctor, friendly and informative.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeani Brown – Aug 05, 2020
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The staff was very courteous and professional. Craig Johnson was very thorough in his description of the injury and recommended treatment. He had an excellent bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bryan – Jul 23, 2020
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Went in for plantar fasciitis and CJ was very professional and attentive to my issues and worked to resolve them in a prompt manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 01, 2020
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Very friendly, listened to my concerns, great service all around
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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None – Jun 24, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Our doctors have remained North Carolina's compassionate experts in providing experienced treatment for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. Delivering preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic orthopedic care, our doctors and staff...read more

biography

Craig "CJ" Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in Health and Sports Medicine from Wake Forest University in Winston Salem and attended the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest where he earned his physician assistant certification. Craig...read more
  • Physician Assistant (PA)

  • University Of Nebraska

    Medical School
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Wake Forest University In Winston-salem, North Carolina

    Undergraduate School
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    Locations

    EmergeOrtho Wilmington

    Office2716 Ashton Dr Wilmington, NC 28412
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

      240 Hospital Dr NE
      Bolivia, NC 28422

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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