Richard Johnston, MD

Dr. Johnston is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of hip arthritis and the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of knee arthritis. He has been practicing in St. Louis since 1990 and has extensive experience in robotic partial and total knee replacements as well as patella-femoral joint replacements.

Common Diagnoses Treated

Hip and knee pain
Degenerative conditions of the hip and knee
Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip and knee
Post-traumatic arthritis of the hip and knee
Evaluation of past painful hip and knee replacements

Common Procedures

Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Primary knee replacement
Revision knee replacement
Robotic-assisted knee replacement
Minimally invasive knee replacement

Clinical Office Locations

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Medical Office Building A, Suite 320
3009 N. Ballas Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63131

Hospital Affiliations

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Patient Education

Hip and Knee patient education

Patient Resources

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

Patient Forms

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Former Chair, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Former Medical Director of Joint Replacement, Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Background

Dr. Johnston earned a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. He then completed a residency in orthopedic surgery from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

Board Certifications

Board-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Medical Degree

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Professional Societies and Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

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