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Dr. Roswell Johnston, DO

Dr. Roswell Johnston, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Roswell Johnston, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Cedar Falls, IA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Memorial Hospital Sumner and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

4612 Prairie Pkwy Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

3.0
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
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3 star
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Staff problems
I had no problem with Dr. Johnston, but his staff have issues. Don't you DARE call them asking for pain meds refill after a TKR!!!! A woman, not known if she was even a nurse, told me to never call them again, asking for pain relief, less than 12 weeks after my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Still Hurting – Jan 28, 2023
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Dr. Johnston has performed two surgeries with good outcomes both times.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Feb 26, 2020
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Dr. Johnston would not listen to me when I repeatedly told him he was hurting me. I work on a dairy farm and told him that unless I wrap and protect my hand there was no way to keep it clean, again he ingored me and decided that a band aid and buddy taping my broken hand would be sufficient. We WILL be seeking another Doctor as this one has lost his ability to relate or listen to patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 07, 2018
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While explaining how my knee injury has effected my life over the past few years. I tried to stay "I have gained 20 pounds.... in two years because I cannot work out normally." He interrupted me after I said how much I had gained and said "That's because of this *motioned eating*." DOCTORS should not assume things out of their training. Without asking me about my dietary habits telling me that my weight gain is because of eating is unprofessional to say the least.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Cedar Falls, IA – Feb 16, 2017
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Too knee cortisone injection happy. I had pre-diabetes. I had mentioned it verbally and on their check in. They administered the shot any way. That shot did not help but triggered my diabetes.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Cedar Falls, IA – May 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Roswell Johnston, DO, FAAOS has been practicing since 1983. He has been an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1984. Dr. Johnston's professional interests include joint replacement surgery, sports medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopy.

biography

Roswell Johnston, DO, FAAOS has been practicing since 1983. He has been an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery since 1984. Dr Johnston's professio

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tulane University

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Keesler Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Health Sciences/college Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • Wright State University

    Undergraduate School, 1974

  • Undergraduate Pilot Training, Usaf

    1971

  • United States Air Force Academy

    Undergraduate School, 1970
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Office4612 Prairie Pkwy Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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(319) 472-7222
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