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Summary
William F. Johnston, MD, specializes in colon and rectal surgical oncology at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in the surgical treatment of colon, rectal and anal cancers like adenocarcinomas, carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, lymphoma and sarcomas.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- 16 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 17 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
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| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
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| Med School: Baylor College of Medicine | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Forrest Johnston
Medical Specialties
Dr. William Forrest Johnston has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Forrest Johnston has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center2017
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center2016
Internship
University of Virginia Hospitals2010
Medical School
Baylor College of MedicineGraduated in 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. William Johnston's office located?
- Dr. William Johnston's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
- What languages does Dr. William Johnston speak?
- Dr. William Johnston speaks Spanish and English.
- Does Dr. William Johnston accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Johnston accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Johnston?
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- Does Dr. William Johnston accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. William Johnston has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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