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Office
Oakland, CA
About
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Dr. Johnson is a Family Medicine physician, practicing at North Oakland Family Practice since 2009, in Oakland, California. She is very excited about seeing patients with various backgrounds and medical problems. The variety of patients from neonates to teens to adults and the elderly makes her career choice enjoyable.
She is a huge advocate of using music, dance and playing trivia games as venues for stress relief. A self-proclaimed "FOODIE", Dr. Johnson enjoys the challenges of cooking and trying foods that are heart healthy and within reason of her patient's diets.
She is a charged advocate for her patients and continues to work hard to keep them healthy.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
22 Answers
70 Agrees
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Hot soaks: Soaking the boil in very warm water or applying hot compresses with a clean cloth for 15-20 minutes at least 2-3 times a day. This should bring the bo... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Bacteria: Bacteria and friction! most people get it in areas that have a lot of exposure to friction like underarms and in the groin area. The friction from say... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 18 years experience
Trouble relating?: Several questions and thoughts come to mind. It may be a psychological vs medical problem. Are you stressed? How long have you and your partner been i... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes!: A very contagious problem. It is passed by close contact with the infected individual. Wash bed sheets and clothing with hot water and detergent. Se... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Keep it simple: Wash your hands often for starters. Cover your mouth with the inside of your arm/elbow or hand (clean or sanitize afterward). Wipe your desk and pho... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Severe infections: Severe infections that cause you to have difficulty breathing would be a good reason to have the tonsils removed. Some people are prone to having seve... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Tricky: When the contractions get more frequent and closer together. However, if your water bag has already broken, don't wait too long before going to the ho... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Sit n soak: If you have a bath tub at home sit an soak in warm bath for about 15-20 minutes. Best if done at least twice a day. Other option is applying a clean w... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Salve: Applying aloe vera can help. You may benefit more from salves that have Hydrocortisone in them. There are other otc treatments that have some numbing ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Get it looked at...: Trauma that leads to discoloration should be examined. It it possible you have a fracture. Until you see someone, apply ice for the swelling and take... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
With exposure: It is strongly advised that you use any products with tretinoin at night and wear sun block during the day. This medicine causes sensitivty to the su... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Shouldn't : It's best you don't. Get the benefit of having the treatment work for you. Sex is sometimes the cause of bv. You may react to the brand of condoms. O... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Flush them out!: During sex, there are several exchanges. Skin cells, fluids and bacteria are the most common exchanges. Women are most affected during these exchanges... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
See your doctor: This needs to be checked out to rule out possible malignancy vs bleeding hemorrhoids. This should not ignored.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Check up needed : Need to be evaluated by your dentist. If this is a fairly new occurrence, you may be experiencing a shift in your teeth that can be corrected.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
You CAN, but...: You definitely can stop smoking in one day but the reality is a lot of people relapse. Do not be disappointed if you do. Several successful former sm... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Way too soon!: After vaginal deliveries (assuming you had one), the typical advice is to have pelvic rest for about 6 weeks to allow healing. If you had any vaginal ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Unfortunately... yes: Hpv is often (not always) transmitted sexually. The good news: it can lie dormant and never return. The bad: there are several forms of hpv that can c... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Don't stop!: You should continue taking the Folic Acid pills and prenatal pills throughout the pregnancy. Even after. Especially if you plan on breast feeding.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Get it checked: You may have a thyroid problem. Hyperthyroidism, to be exact. Tremor is a common symptom. Along with heart palpitations, intolerance to heat, and eyes... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
It is possible: You should take a pregnancy test. It is possible to skip a period for several reasons, including stress. The light bleeding...Was it immediately afte... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andria Johnsonanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Yes: You need to contact your primary care provider. You may have an ingrown pair or some other lesion that needs attention.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Johnson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Johnson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Feb 2, 2012
great advice
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It helped a lot I was nervous
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I have the same condition, it goes away after the third day
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Appreciate you
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 2005MD
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