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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD
3.3 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD
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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 57
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Johnston graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med in 1992 and completed a residency at University Toronto, Ontario.Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has 32 years experience. Dr. Johnston currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health Fairview University of MN. Dr. Johnston has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Johnston received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Johnston's office accepts new patients. Dr. Johnston is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Retinal Hemorrhage
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Optic Neuritis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • PreferredOne
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • HealthSmart
  • Tricare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Edina Retina Consultants
    6525 France Ave S Ste 115, Minneapolis, MN 55435
  2. 2 Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston
3.3
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (11)

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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto, Fac Med
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Toronto, Ontario
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • USC
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Johnston frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health Fairview University of MN.

Yes, Dr. Richard Johnston, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

    201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN

  • M Health Fairview University of MN

    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN