Summary

Dr. Douglas Johnston is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2005 and went on to pursue fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, finishing in 2008. With 28 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Johnston brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Johnston practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with locations throughout the Chicago area, including Huntley, Winfield, McHenry, Lake Forest, Chicago, and Palos Heights. His expertise includes treating complex conditions such as aortic aneurysms and providing aortic valve surgery for patients with heart valve problems. He also specializes in adult congenital surgery, helping patients born with heart defects who require surgical intervention as adults. Patients have given Dr. Johnston an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 28 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 26 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas R. Johnston has 6 locations

Northwestern Medical Group

10370 Haligus Rd Ste 200Huntley, IL 60142

Northwestern Medical Group

25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201Winfield, IL 60190

Northwestern Medical Group

4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste A200McHenry, IL 60050

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion B, Level 1Lake Forest, IL 60045

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 19-100Chicago, IL 60611

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.1 
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28 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Huntley , ILArlington Heights , ILChicago , ILNorthbrook , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas R. Johnston

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas R. Johnston has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas R. Johnston has the following 26 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula
  • Cardiologist
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Endocarditis
  • Heart Surgery (Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures)
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Pericarditis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation2008

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital2005

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1998

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Dr. Douglas Johnston's office is located at 10370 Haligus Rd Ste 200, Huntley, IL, 60142.
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Dr. Douglas Johnston speaks English.
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