Dr. Melissa Martinez Johnson

Dr. Melissa Johnson is a neurologist who specializes in vascular neurology, focusing on conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and brings eight years of experience to her practice. Her dual specialty allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological conditions involving the vascular system.

Dr. Johnson practices at multiple Baptist Health locations across Kentucky, including Lexington, Corbin, Richmond, La Grange, and Paducah. She treats patients who have experienced strokes and manages conditions like atherosclerosis that affect blood flow to the brain. Her clinical expertise includes providing emergency care for neurological emergencies and performing therapeutic hypothermia treatments when needed. She also utilizes comprehensive blood testing to help diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions.