Dr. Walter Johnston, MD
General Surgery•Male
North Dallas Surgical Specs
3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104 Richardson, TX 75082Make an Appointment
(972) 487-6400Dr. Walter Johnston, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richardson, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center medical school in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano. 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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano Plano, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Johnston's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Johnston treats Cholecystitis and Gallstones more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Johnston treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Cholecystitis
- Gallstones
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Johnston treats Gallstones more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Johnston treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Johnston treats Inguinal Hernia more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Johnston treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Johnston's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendicitis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Breast Lump
- Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Empyema
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Male Breast Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Osteosarcoma
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Puncture Aspiration
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Nodule
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
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Dr. Johnston accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Choice
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- HealthFirst
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Medicaid
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Medicaid
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Husky Health
- Medicaid
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Simply Healthcare Plans
- Medicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medicaid
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Walter Johnston, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Walter Johnston, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Johnston's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. Walter Johnston, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Johnston frequently treats Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, and Inguinal Hernia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Johnston treats.
Where is Dr. Walter Johnston, MD's office located?
Dr. Johnston's office is located at 3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75082. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Walter Johnston, MD speak?
Dr. Johnston speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Walter 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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Locations
North Dallas Surgical Specs
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- Hours
- 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
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Johnston is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.74% Patient Experience Rating, 5% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
67% Patient Experience Rating, 2% lower than the national average
74% Patient Experience Rating, 5% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
78% Patient Experience Rating, 9% higher than the national average
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