Dr. Kim Johnston, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Macon, GA. He specializes in neurosurgery.Read his story
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Johnston performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Low Back Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
very high
more than 97% of peers
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Dr. Johnston's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Johnston "Dr. Kim Johnston has been involved in neurosurgical patient care for over 30 years. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of spinal disease and deformities, spinal and brain tumors, and trauma. A Macon native, Dr. Johnston is a graduate of Valdosta State College. He received his medical degree in 1981 from the Medical College of Georgia. Following a general surgery internship at the Medical College in Augusta, he also completed his residency in neurosurgery there. Dr. Johnston is a Physician Advisory Board member at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Navicent Health, where he also serves on the hospital's patient care and human resources committees. Additionally, he is a staff neurosurgeon at HCA Coliseum Hospital. Dr. Johnston has contributed numerous articles to professional journals and has addressed many neurological seminars across the country. Having lived in Macon his entire life, Dr. Johnston is known throughout the community for his expert opinion and excellent surgical skill, as well as his kind demeanor and gentle bedside manner. Board-Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgery Fellow: American College of Surgeons Residency: Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA MD: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA MSc: Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, GA BSc: Valdosta State College, Valdosta, GA Member: American Association of Neurological Surgery, Georgia Neurosurgical Society, Southern Neurosurgical Society, Cognitive Neuroscience Society, Central Georgia Human Resource Committee, Board of Directors, Medical Center of Central Georgia, Navicent Health"
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Johnston "GNI Exists to render Neurosurgical care to patients of all social conditions, treating complicated problems involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. We endeavor to encourage quality care, medical research, innovation, and education on a local, national and international basis."
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
55 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epidural Hematoma
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Torticollis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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21 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Paracentesis
- Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Georgia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Georgia Southern CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1976
- Medical College of Georgia Hospital and ClinicInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Johnston has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Patient Comments (10)
Thank you for sharing your testimony about your experience with Dr. Johnston. On behalf of him and his care team, I can tell you that we are so glad that you are past the pain and getting your life back! Jean Peterson, GNI Community Relation Director
Christy, I am excited to share this wonderful review with Dr. Johnston! He will be so appreciative of your testimonial; store stories like yours are the reason he comes to work everyday! Jean Peterson, GNI Community Relations Director.
CLL- Thank you so much for the wonderful rating and review; Dr. Johnston will be so appreciative. We, here at GNI, are most grateful that you have overcome such a traumatic life event, and we are very glad that Dr. Johnston played a part in your recovery! The fact that he was able to make a difference in the quality of your life will mean a great deal to him. Take care! Jean Peterson, GNI Community Relations Director
Kelly, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so glad that your back procedure has made such a positive impact on the quality of your life. I will share your praise with with Dr. Johnston and the Surgery Center Care Team! Jean Peterson, GNI Community Relations Director
Thank you for sharing your experience with Dr. Johnston. He is a great surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner as well. A winning combination! Jean Peterson, GNI Community Relations Director