Richard Johnston
Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction

Dr. Richard Johnston

Urology
CommonSpirit Health
Surgical Associates Northwest Urology
202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, 
Auburn, WA 
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Distinguished in UPJ Obstruction
CommonSpirit Health
Surgical Associates Northwest Urology
202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, 
Auburn, WA 
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Overview

Richard Johnston is a Urologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of UPJ Obstruction. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Auckland School Of Medicine
Residency
Royal College of Surgeons
Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in WA
Fellowships
Cambridge University, England; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Hospital Affiliations
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Highline Medical Center
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Surgical Associates Northwest Urology
202 N. Division St., Plaza 2, Suite 100, Auburn, WA 98001
Call: 253-833-3555

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


46 Total Publications

Gender equality and quality of life must be central to the design and delivery of sanitation.
Gender equality and quality of life must be central to the design and delivery of sanitation.
Journal: BMJ global health
Published: November 11, 2024
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    • Boils
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    • UPJ Obstruction
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    • Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
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