Dr. Ankrehah Trimble Johnson DO, widely known as Dr. Kre, exemplifies a dynamic blend of medical expertise, leadership, and advocacy in her myriad roles. A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Kre has been recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 for her influential presence in the medical community. Beyond her clinical duties, she serves as the Medical Director of the Living Well PreP Clinic, making significant strides in HIV prevention.
Her commitment extends into her role as the founder of Three Twenty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit aimed at encouraging women and girls to pursue careers in STEM, medicine, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Johnson’s passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and medical awareness has also earned her accolades from B-Metro Magazine as one of the Top Doctors and Top Women in Medicine. Additionally, she enriches the lives of working wives through Wifeology, a specially curated retreat designed to support and empower them in balancing their professional and personal lives. Residing in Trussville, Alabama, with her family, Dr. Johnson also manages Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics, further showcasing her versatile leadership in both healthcare and business realms.
Can you share with us your journey from medical school to becoming a board-certified family medicine physician and eventually branching out into areas such as public speaking, life coaching, and event production?
I went from medical school to becoming a physician, but after seeing several women who looked like me struggle with taking care of themselves, I saw that they were stressed and overwhelmed which caused them to have anxiety, depression, and hypertension. The best treatment for the women appeared to be rest and rejuvenation. In that season I realized that we focus more on work, family, and others than we do our self-care. So I began to make it my plight to educate women on the importance of self-care and being whole in themselves before handling everything else.
As the Medical Director of the Living Well PreP Clinic, you’re actively involved in combating HIV through prevention efforts. What inspired you to focus on this area, and what impact have you seen from your work so far?
I believe that all individuals should have access to great healthcare. HIV patients sometimes feel ostracized, and I believe that I was sent to them to be a gentle place to learn more about a disease that people get to live healthy long lives. I have seen many people get their HIV levels to undetected numbers, meaning that the levels are very low. Our clinic has some of the largest levels of undetected patients.
Being recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 and earning titles such as Top Doctor and Top Women in Medicine indicates your exceptional contributions to healthcare. What strategies have you employed to achieve such recognition, and what advice would you offer to other aspiring healthcare professionals?
My strategy is that excellence is the expectation and not the exception. So to achieve these honors we have to go the extra mile to gain recognition in this area. I have gotten mentors and a great tribe to keep me accountable which has made me grow in leaps and bounds in my career.
Could you tell us more about Wifeology, the weekend retreat you produce for working wives? How do you believe events like these contribute to women’s overall well-being and empowerment?
The retreat is one where Working Wives get away from the hustle and bustle and pour into themselves. The events are all about reminding the wife that they are a woman first and when we pour into ourselves we can have MORE to give to everyone else.
Founding Three Twenty Girls, Inc., reflects your commitment to empowering girls and women in STEM-based careers, medicine, and entrepreneurship. What drove you to establish this nonprofit, and what initiatives are you most proud of within the organization?
I have a scholarship in honor of Courtlin Arrington, a high school student who was killed in her senior year due to gun violence. She wanted to be a nurse, so we have chosen to take other girls like Courtlin under our wing, as well as mentorship and scholarships to help advance them in the future.
As the sole owner of Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics, how do you balance the clinical aspects of your work with aesthetic services? Additionally, what do you see as the future of healthcare and aesthetics, particularly in light of emerging technologies and changing consumer preferences?
I balance my work and home life by outsourcing as much as I can!! I can’t do it all so I get as much help as I can. I think the new technology is going to be a great asset to healthcare and possibly help us come up with new cures to illnesses that we have yet to see!
Learn more about Dr. Kre by visiting the website: https://brownstonehealthcare.com/
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