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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD
4.3 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA.
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD
4.3 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 61
Lawrenceville, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA.

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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA. They currently practice at North Atlanta Endocrinology and Diabetes PC and are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Dr. Johnston has experience treating conditions like Patellar Chondromalacia, Chondromalacia and Meniscus Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Johnston received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Johnston is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Patellar Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Tenotomy
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spinal and Postural Screening
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    State Health Network - SHBP-GA
    Traditional / Indemnity-GA
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 North Atlanta Endocrinology and Diabetes PC
    771 Old Norcross Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston
4.3
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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May 24, 2022
Dr. Johnston fixed my left knee where no other surgeon could. He is an amazing Surgeon and Human.
Terrific Doc — May 24, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Lawrenceville, GA. He specializes in Sports Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Oasis Sports Med & Arthroscopy
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Johnston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnston's profile.

Dr. Johnston frequently treats the following conditions: Patellar Chondromalacia, Chondromalacia and Meniscus Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Johnston, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett

    1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

    1266 Highway 515 S, Jasper, GA