Dr. Douglas R. Johnston, MD | Huntley, IL | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. Douglas Johnston specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 28 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2005. Dr. Johnston further advanced his training with a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2008. He speaks English.

Dr. Johnston practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with locations throughout Illinois, including Huntley, Winfield, McHenry, Lake Forest, Chicago, and Palos Heights. He treats patients with aortic aneurysms and performs aortic valve surgery for those requiring cardiac interventions. His practice also includes adult congenital surgery for patients born with heart defects. Patients rate Dr. Johnston 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
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22 Ratings
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
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Dr Johnston is an outstanding cardiac surgeon. Him and his team saved my dad’s life and greatly improved his way of life by performing open heart surgery to repair his mitral valve and aortic aneurysm. Dr Johnston took the time to make my dad feel informed, and confident in the surgery, and was sensitive to his concerns while also being communicative and a great listener. I would recommend him and his team at Northwestern to anyone. We are forever grateful.

January 24th, 2023

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Dr. Johnston was professional and kept me informed before and after surgery on my wife. Very sincere and even let us pray ?? before the surgery with him. My wife was home after 5 days. Thank You Jesus for sending us to him. We were referred from another great surgeon Dr. Gillinov.

July 16th, 2018

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I want to thank Dr Johnston for saving my life. He performed a triple bypass on me 7 weeks ago. I am still in a recovery mode but great full to be alive. My family thanks you and I have a debt to you that I can never repay.

January 8th, 2014

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It has been 4 years since my surgery. I had a valve replaced due to an ascending aortic anuerysm and Dr. Douglas Johnston performed the life changing procedure that literally saved my life. I think of Dr. Douglas Johnston often and highly praise him to others and keep him in my prayers often. He is truly an outstanding physician! Many blessings to a wonderful doctor, thank you Dr. Johnston. Your The Best!

October 31st, 2013

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Dr. Johnston and his team Saved my father's life, he was very professional, explained every step and was very kind, I truly believe if it was not for Dr. Johnston and prayer my father's chances of survival would have been greatly diminished, he received the best care at Cleveland Clinic. Thank You

August 8th, 2013

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I required difficult and exacting surgery. Dr. Johnston completely put me at ease the morning of surgery. The surgery took much longer than expected but I'm feeling wonderful and am living a very active life. I would most certainly recommend this surgeon.

July 1st, 2013

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Saved my life and I did not make it easy either.

March 25th, 2011

Northwestern Medical Group

10370 Haligus Rd Ste 200Huntley, IL 60142

Tel: (815) 759-8070

Northwestern Medical Group

25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201Winfield, IL 60190

Tel: (630) 933-4480

Northwestern Medical Group

4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste A200McHenry, IL 60050

Tel: (815) 759-8070

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

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

Tel: (847) 534-3278

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

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

Tel: (312) 664-3278

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern

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

Tel: (708) 923-4200


Dr. Douglas R. Johnston, MD	Dr. Ashish Haryani	Julianna Fajardo, FNP	Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Hale, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English
Huntley , IL	Chicago , IL	Oak Park , IL	Winfield , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University	Med School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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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

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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