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Dr. Francis Johnston, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Francis Johnston, MD
3.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Francis Johnston, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Francis Johnston, MD
3.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Francis Johnston, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Johnston, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Johnston graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Francis Johnston, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Johnston currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Saint Helena Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Johnston received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Johnston's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Johnston is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Knee Arthroscopy
Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Knee Arthroscopy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
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  • Verity Healthnet POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1940 Oneal Ln # A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  2. 2 Office
    9001 Summa Ave Ste 346, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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3.5
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Oct 24, 2023
I couldn't be happier with the care I received from Dr. Johnston. His expertise, compassion, and commitment to my well-being were evident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and caring doctor for knee pain.
— Oct 24, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Johnston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnston's profile.

Dr. Francis Johnston, MD is affiliated with Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Saint Helena Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Francis Johnston, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Iberia Medical Center

    2315 E Main St, New Iberia, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Saint Helena Parish Hospital

    16874 Highway 43, Greensburg, LA