Joshua Johnston, MD

Orthopedics • Lakewood, WA

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

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Phone

800-276-8807

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.vmfh.org/find-a-doctor/joshua-a-johnston-1730380833

Services Offered

Orthopedics and sports medicine
Orthopedics
Collaborative care with primary care
Non-surgical and surgical treatment options

Technology & Equipment

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine services at VMFH

Team

Joshua A. Johnston, MD — Orthopedic surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Health insurance, Self-pay

Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
Medical News Today: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
Sharecare: 5.0/5 (1 review)
Healthline: 1.0/5 (1 review)

Patients praise

Highly skilled and excellent surgeon
Appreciative of his conservative approach to surgical decisions
Thorough and personal manner in patient interactions
Helpful explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
Successful recovery outcomes for joint replacements

Common complaints

Reports of significant leg length discrepancy following hip surgery
Dissatisfaction with surgical scarring outcomes
Concerns about communication/time spent with patient during evaluations
Occasional difficulty reaching office staff via portal

"I had Dr Johnston replace my L hip... he simply did not care to take the time to even measure my leg, which is now an inch to an inch & a half shorter than the other one... I would not recommend him to my very worse enemy!"

— Healthgrades/Healthline Patient Review

"Dr. Johnston and his team are fantastic. Would recommend them to anyone."

— Healthgrades/Medical News Today Patient Review

"Dr. Johnston described the various ways the problem should I need to have surgery and suggested we wait a few more weeks... I like his conservative approach."

— Healthgrades/Medical News Today Patient Review

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