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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Urology*

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a urologist in Federal Way, WA. Dr. Johnston has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Locations

Surgical Associates Northwest Urology

Surgical Associates Northwest Urology34612 6th Ave S Ste 210 Federal Way, WA 98003
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(253) 366-5859

Dr. Johnston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Johnston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

5.0

19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Bailey – Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Graham, WA – May 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lonnie Alexander in University Place, WA – Jun 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tacoma, WA – Apr 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Richard Johnston, MD, is a urologist and robotic surgeon, with dual fellowships in treating urologic cancer and kidney stones. He sees adults with any urologic condition, including cancer of the kidney, prostate and bladder, as well as kidney stones...read more
  • Urology

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  • Cambridge University|virginia Mason Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Royal College Of Surgeons

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Auckland School Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Dr. Johnston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Francis Hospital

      34515 9th Ave S
      Federal Way, WA 98003
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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