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Dr. James Johnston, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. James Johnston, MD
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Dr. James Johnston, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. James Johnston, MD
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Dr. James Johnston, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. James Johnston, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. James Johnston, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Children's Of Alabama, Highlands Medical Center, Russell Medical Center and UAB Hospital. At present, Dr. Johnston received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Johnston also speaks French. Dr. Johnston is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acrocephalosyndactyly
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Moyamoya Disease
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Scoliosis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Interventional Endoscopy
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Microsurgical Procedure
Spinal Fusion
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Children's of Alabama
    1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 638-9653
  2. 2 Children's Health System
    502 Governors Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 638-9653
  3. 3 UAB Women and Infants Center
    1700 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 822-8816

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4.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
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Feb 05, 2016
He's great. Knowledgeable, professional, personable.
Mom in Birmingham, AL — Feb 05, 2016
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University, St Louis
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Johnston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnston's profile.

Dr. James Johnston, MD is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Children's Of Alabama, Highlands Medical Center, Russell Medical Center and UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Johnston, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL

  • Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

  • Highlands Medical Center

    380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL

  • Russell Medical Center

    3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL