Dr. Richard Johnston, MD | St. LOUIS, MO | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Richard Johnston is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing over four decades of expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With 41 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, Dr. Johnston has developed extensive knowledge in helping patients recover from injuries and manage chronic joint problems. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Johnston practices at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital, with locations in St. Louis and Saint Peters, Missouri. He focuses on treating conditions such as joint pain, knee problems, and arthritis. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on treatment techniques to help patients regain mobility and strength. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.9

11 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks English
Barnes Jewish Hospital
6 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Johnston took on my husband's challenging knee replacement--a 62 yr. old man with knee problems since early adulthood. 2 years later, we could not be happier. His excruciating daily pain is gone, and he is more active than he has been in many years.

October 14th, 2019

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I had a right total knee replacement . It was loose, painful and unstable from the first post op day. I had to have a total knee revision and go through all of it again. I would not go back to him and would not recommend him

April 5th, 2018

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JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SEEING ME YESTERDAY AND TELLING ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND GIVING ME THE SHOT. I SLEPT SO MUCH BETTER LAST NIGHT AND TODAY IT IS NOT GOOD BUT MUCH BETTER THAN BEFORE.

February 14th, 2017

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His PA is very rude and short with us....Dr. Johnston was very nice but kind of passed my husband off since he's 74. The PA was a "know it all" and talked down to us the entire time. I will never return regardless of how good he is.

December 19th, 2015

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I loved Dr Johnston. My total knee replacement was a great experience. Absolutely NO pain, ever. Total relief of the pain from the arthritis. I hope the next knee goes as well!

October 4th, 2015

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No follow up. Did not follow thru with treatment after ,2 months. Staff not reliable

February 16th, 2015

Saint Louis Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

675 OLD BALLAS RD STE 100St. LOUIS, MO 63141

Tel: (314) 733-9009

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital

10 Hospital DrSaint Peters, MO 63376

Tel: (636) 916-9000


Dr. Richard Johnston, MD	Dr. James Jay Jenkins	Dr. Richard Avery Covert	Dr. Thomas Fred Debartolo
Orthopedic Surgery	Anesthesiology	Preventative Medicine	Hand Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.9 (11 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
St. LOUIS , MO	Saint Louis , MO	Bridgeton , MO	Saint Louis , MO
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine	Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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