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Dr. Joe Johnston, MD

General Surgery*
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Joe Johnston, MD

Dr. Joe Johnston, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Johnston, completed a residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital UMDNJ. Patients rated Dr. Johnston an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Johnston works at Practice in San Antonio, TX with other offices in Boerne, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Johnston's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    18707 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 210, San Antonio, TX 78258 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 593-2500
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2
    South Texas Oncology and Hematology Pllc
    4383 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 593-7500
  3. 3
    Office
    134 Menger Spgs Ste 1120, Boerne, TX 78006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 593-5700
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Methodist Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Male Breast Carcinoma
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Disorders
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Affected Tissue
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excisional Biopsy
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Biopsy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Muscle Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Biopsy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Surgical Biopsy
Surgical Procedures
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Joe Johnston, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679507123
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Morristown Memorial Hospital UMDNJ
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joe Johnston, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Johnston is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Johnston has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Johnston has seen patients for Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Johnston on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Johnston. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Johnston.

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