Dr. James Johnston, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 47

Children's of Alabama
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35233Make an Appointment
(205) 638-9653Dr. James Johnston, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine medical school in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Children's of Alabama and UAB Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Johnston to book an appointment.
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Johnston is affiliated with UAB Hospital Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Johnston's conditions and procedures:
- Acrocephalosyndactyly
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Injury
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Chiari's Deformity
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Epilepsy
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Interventional Endoscopy
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Low Back Pain
- Microsurgical Procedure
- Moyamoya Disease
- Scoliosis
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
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Dr. Johnston accepts the following insurance:
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Dental Blue 100/200/300
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
Dr. Johnston's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston
4.6
Based on 22 ratings
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2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
1 Star | 9.090909090909092% | (2) |
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How likely are you to recommendDr. Johnston?(Select your rating)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (20)
- Explained conditions well (20)
- Listened & answered questions (20)
- Appointment was rushed (2)
- Didn't explain conditions well (2)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (2)
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How was your experience with Dr. Johnston?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Johnston to family and friends is 4.6363635 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Languages
- English
- French
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. James Johnston, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. James Johnston, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Johnston's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. James Johnston, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. James Johnston, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Johnston frequently treats Acrocephalosyndactyly, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). See all procedures and conditions Dr. Johnston treats.
Where is Dr. James Johnston, MD's office located?
Dr. Johnston's office is located at 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. James Johnston, MD speak?
Dr. Johnston speaks French and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. James Johnston, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Johnston has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.80% Patient Experience Rating, 11% higher than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2018)
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