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Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD
4.3 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.

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Dr. Johnston Jr graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Washington University.Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has 39 years experience. Dr. Johnston Jr currently practices at Saint Louis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital and Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. Dr. Johnston Jr has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Hip Tendinitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Johnston Jr received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Johnston Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Johnston Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Baker’s Cyst
Gait Abnormality
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Achilles Tendinitis
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Saint Louis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    675 Old Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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Patient Reviews
Mar 21, 2024
Don't try other doc. Mo Bap, BJC and nurses are just so much better Stay away from St. Mary's and St. Lukes. No comparency. Had dangerous experiences there. Horrible. Please believe me I've seen a lot of Orthopedic's and there are horrible ones Look where they studied. THIS DOCTOR JOHNSTON IS UNBELIEVABLE
Tim 71 years old — Mar 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University
    1990
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnston Jr's profile.

Dr. Johnston Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Hip Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital and Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

    12634 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    232 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO

  • Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

    751 Sappington Bridge Rd, Sullivan, MO