Dr. MATTHEW JOHNSON, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Matthew Johnson is the founder and family medicine physician at Free Range Direct Primary Care in Charlottesville, VA. He emphasizes a patient‑first model that eliminates insurance bureaucracy, offering unlimited visits, extended appointment times, and direct access via phone, text, or video. His practice focuses on preventive care, patient education, and building long‑term relationships so families feel heard and empowered to manage their health.
Born and raised in Greeneville, Tennessee, Dr. Johnson earned a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Tennessee before attending the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of South Carolina, serving as chief resident, and then spent several years providing care in rural underserved areas of South Carolina and Pennsylvania through the National Health Service Corps. After serving as medical director for St. Luke’s Rural Health Centers and as a faculty attending physician for their family medicine residency, he launched Free Range DPC to bring his philosophy of accessible, personalized primary care to the Charlottesville community.
Education
Medical School: Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine - University of South Carolina ()
- Residency Family Medicine - University of South Carolina
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: FAAFP
Years in Practice: 7+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1073595799 Active
Primary License: Virginia (VA) - 0101057967
Community Involvement
Active member of the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce; participates in local business events and networking, and contributes to community health initiatives through volunteer work and leadership roles.