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Dr. Walter Johnston, MD
Overview of Dr. Walter Johnston, MD
Dr. Walter Johnston, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richardson, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is affiliated with Medical City Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Dr. Johnston, completed a residency at University of Colorado School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Johnston an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Johnston's Office Locations
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North Dallas Surgical Specialists PA3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75082 Directions (972) 487-6400Monday09:00 - 17:00Tuesday09:00 - 17:00Wednesday09:00 - 17:00Thursday09:00 - 17:00Friday09:00 - 17:00
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Garland office700 Walter Reed Blvd Ste 311, Garland, TX 75042 Directions (214) 324-6100
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano4700 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 Directions (214) 454-7666
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- Medical City Plano
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
- Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe
- Methodist Richardson Medical Center
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About Dr. Walter Johnston, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 32 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1558312504
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
Residency
Internship
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- Baylor University
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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Dr. Johnston speaks Spanish.
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