Dr. Walter Johnston, MD
Dr. Walter Johnston, MD is a general surgeon in Richardson, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104 Richardson, TX 75082Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
Cognizant of the needs of others around him as well as his role as a healthcare provider, Dr. Johnston strives to treat his patients as if they were his own family. Dr. Johnston is eager to help others and has the reputation of being a compassionate surgeon.biography
Dr. Johnston joined the practice of North Dallas Surgical Specialists in 1998. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He holds membership in several professional societies including...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1997University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1993University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical School, 1992Baylor University
Undergraduate School, 1988Baylor University College Of Medicine
Undergraduate School, 1988
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
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.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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