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

Dr. William Forrest Johnston

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Colorectal SurgerySurgeryInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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17 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
New Orleans , LANew Haven , CTHendersonville , NCMonroe , NC
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

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William Forrest Johnston has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William Forrest Johnston has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain
  • Surgical Oncology

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.
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