Joshua A. Johnston
Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

Dr. Joshua A. Johnston

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates At St. Clare
11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 220A, 
Lakewood, WA 
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Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates At St. Clare
11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 220A, 
Lakewood, WA 
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Overview

Joshua Johnston, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction with a focus on total hip replacement and complex revisions.Dr. Johnston provides leading-edge robotic arm-assisted joint replacement, including total knee, partial knee and total hip, for appropriate patients. He is also board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and specializes arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.Dr. Johnston utilizes the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty and instructs this less invasive, muscle-sparing technique to surgeons across the country. He enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and strives to provide efficient, thorough and compassionate care.Dr. Johnston completed a fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, where he served as the team physician for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA Major League Soccer teams, the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams and the Pepperdine University and Santa Monica Community College athletic departments.Dr. Johnston is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.WATCH A VIDEO:Dr. Johnston explains Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement.

Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
MD, University Of Washington School Of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Fellowships
Sports Medicine Fellowship, Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group, Santa Monica, CA
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Franciscan Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates at St. Clare
11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 220A, Lakewood, WA 98499
Call: 253-985-6675
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"Our clinic involves all patients intimately in the evaluation and treatment process. We find that many problems can be solved without surgery. There is rarely a ""cookbook"" solution to any orthopedic problem - only the individual one that is right for you. If surgical intervention is required, we are technical experts who pride ourselves on our close doctor-patient relationships and are committed to being with you every step of the way.". Dr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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