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Dr. James Johnston, MD

Dr. James Johnston, MD

Nephrology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Johnston, MD is a nephrologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Clarion Hospital and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

3459 5th Ave # 9 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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(412) 647-2561

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Johnston specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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biography

Dr. James Johnston, MD is a nephrologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Clarion Hospital and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine†
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Nephrology†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office3459 5th Ave # 9 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Clarion Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr
    Clarion, PA 16214

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

    1 Mellon Way
    Latrobe, PA 15650

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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