Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD
Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Johnston Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Saint Louis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
675 Old Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141Make an Appointment
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Dr. Johnston Jr is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Johnston Jr to family and friends is 4.230769 out of 5
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Dr. Richard Johnston Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Johnston Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Washington University
Residency Hospital, 1990Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1986Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985University Of Georgia
Undergraduate School, 1981
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Saint Louis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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