Southern University

Dr. Tony Johnson is a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician with a passion for performance, prevention and community health. Currently serving as medical director for Southern University and a team physician for Louisiana State University, Dr. Johnson brings a dynamic blend of clinical excellence, athletic insight and leadership to his work on and off the field.

With a career spanning primary care, emergency care, academic medicine and Division I athletics, Dr. Johnson has held roles at top institutions in Baton Rouge. He completed his residency at University of Alabama, where he also served as chief resident. His clinical interests lie at the intersection of sports medicine and primary care — providing comprehensive care to everyone from elite athletes to everyday patients striving for wellness.

Dr. Johnson holds an MD from the American University of Antigua and an MBA in healthcare administration from Urbana University. A decorated scholar and mentor, he’s earned numerous awards for leadership, teaching, advocacy and resilience. He’s an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has presented nationally on sports injuries and minority pathways in medicine.

Deeply committed to service beyond medicine, he is also an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and a dedicated presence in the Baton Rouge community. Dr. Johnson believes in whole-person care, lifelong learning and using medicine as a bridge to community transformation.