OrthoAtlanta: Richard B. Johnston MD

Terrific Doc 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Dr. Johnston fixed my left knee where no other surgeon could. He is an amazing Surgeon and Human. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

He is always late for appointments by an hour or more. He knows about this issue, his practice manager knows about this issue, and they haven’t fixed it. 

Jennifer Reeves 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Today, I underwent my second ACL/ meniscus surgery with Dr. Johnston. It was the same surgery I had 5 years ago but on my other knee. Being a repeat patient speaks volumes in of itself. Dr. Johnston has excellent bedside manner but more importantly he is attentive, extremely thorough and an expert in his field. While I was fortunate to grow up in a family of skilled athletes we were all cursed with terrible knees and joints. I have years of experience with the best to the worst orthos; if you are looking for the best look no... read more

Jamie Kennington 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

In 2013 I suffered a spiral break to my right ankle and fibula. Dr Richard Johnston performed surgery and sutured the incision with staples. Although his practice advises patients of the use of nurse practitioners, it was an untrained, non-certified “office administrator” who removed the staples. It was the most painful experience of my life...and of the following 6 surgeries over the next 5 years, including a cervical fusion. Although, undiagnosed at the time, I developed RSD in my right ankle immediately after my fall. RSD... read more

Robert Cohn 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

One of the very best doctors you could find. Dr. Johnston is very precise, and does everything to perfection. He has performed surgery on my shoulder, and both knees so far, and I could not have asked for better results. Highly recommend him. 

Mark T 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

Dr. Johnson and his staff were very professional and straight-forward in handling my right knee issue. He was very clear in what he was looking at (knee exam, x-rays, etc.) to provide his diagnosis and plan of care. He talked me through what he was seeing from the ultrasound used when providing a cortizone shot which made me feel good about the initial plan of care. 

Joy Clemons 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Dr. Johnston preformed several surgeries on me after a workman's comp injury. I could not have found a better doctor. He is one of the finest and kindest Doctors I have ever encountered. From the second I meet him I knew I was in good hands and never worried about any procedure I would be facing. 

David Cawley 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

I am a 66 year old "ex jock" and remain physically active. I have seen Dr Johnston and his PA Stephanie periodically for knee and shoulder issues over the past 15 or more years. I have found both to be precise in their diagnosis, a straight shooter, and Dr. J is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. He performed a complete rotator cuff repair surgery on me in August 2013. I was back to full strength thanks to Dr J and Stephanie's skills and the OrthoAtlanta physical therapy group. 

James Archer 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

He’s done my right shoulder and right knee. He’s also done my two friends’ shoulders. And everything he touches turns golden. Highly recommend this physician.