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Dr. Todd Johnston, MD

Dr. Todd Johnston, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Todd Johnston, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cedar Falls, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Buchanan County Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

4612 Prairie Pkwy Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Make an Appointment

(319) 472-7222

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Johnston is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital Waterloo, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Johnston specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Johnston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

4.0

32 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
Jul 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Margie – Dec 20, 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
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Bobbie Weekley – Dec 20, 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
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Sammy A Hopkins – Oct 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 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
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Corleen Counsell – Sep 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grace (future Iowa State gymnast) / after about 4 in Osage, IA – Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jill E Ford in Waterloo, IA – Aug 24, 2017
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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
Helpful
Sioux City, IA – Aug 24, 2017
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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
Helpful
Lindsey in Iowa – Jul 27, 2017
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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
Helpful
Joyce Russell in Evansdale IA – Jul 27, 2017
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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
Helpful
Marc in Cedar Falls, IA – Jul 26, 2017
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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
Helpful
Wendy in Waterloo, IA – Jul 26, 2017
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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
Helpful
Waterloo, IA – Jul 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Unhappy in Waterloo, IA – May 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Todd Johnston, MD is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee specialist who provides care to the Cedar Valley and outlying regions. Dr. Johnston is a partner with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists and has world-class subspecialty training from...read more

biography

Todd Johnston, MD is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee specialist who provides care to the Cedar Valley and outlying regions. Dr Johnston is a partner with Ced

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office4612 Prairie Pkwy Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW
    Waverly, IA 50677

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

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics

    112 Jefferson St
    West Union, IA 52175

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

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercyone New Hampton Medical Center

    308 N Maple Ave
    New Hampton, IA 50659

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

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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