Overview
"Richard B. Johnston, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Johnston is fellowship trained in sports medicine. His specialties are orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and sports medicine. Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine Shoulder Arthroscopy Knee Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: Oasis Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, San Diego, CA, 1995, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA, 1994, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA, 1990, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN, 1989, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1985, Bachelor of Science Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Atlanta Orthopaedic Society Georgia Orthopaedic Society Hughston Society Medical Association of Georgia Appointments Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics, Emory University Community Involvement Dr. Johnston's training and expertise in sports medicine have kept him actively involved in many community and professional organizations. Dr. Johnston is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics at Emory University Medical School. He has served as an associate team physician for the Atlanta Falcons, an assistant orthopaedic team physician for the San Diego Chargers football team, and an assistant team physician for the professional International Hockey League. He was an orthopaedic sports medicine physician treating athletes in the Olympic Village during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. He has served as a sideline physician for the USA Women's Soccer Team. He has also served as sideline physician for the college football Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and as a physician for the professional tennis players at the annual BB&T Tennis Atlanta Open. He is also the team physician for Chattahoochee High School and other local high schools. Honors / Recognition Been named one of ""America's Top Surgeons"" numerous times, most recently 2012. Been recognized as one of the Top Doctors in Atlanta Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2001. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered.".
Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.
Insurance
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Locations
771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
Dr. Flint earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed internships in internal medicine and general surgery, and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals in Atlanta. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is active in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Flint practiced for 18 years at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where he was chief of surgery for 15 years and the medical director of physical therapy. Dr. Flint is a native of Cherokee County. He graduated valedictorian from Cherokee High School and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with highest honors.When not working he enjoys woodworking, music and outdoor sports. Dr. Flint is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Flint is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- BursitisDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Advanced
- Baker CystDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Knock KneesDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- SciaticaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.