Overview
Douglas Johnston is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnston has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 201 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas R. Johnston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Johnston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Johnston by calling their office at 312-664-3278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas R. Johnston a top-rated expert for Constrictive Pericarditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas R. Johnston is classified as an Elite expert for Constrictive Pericarditis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas R. Johnston specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas R. Johnston is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Aortic Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Johnston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas R. Johnston has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like Constrictive Pericarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas R. Johnston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Johnston accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas R. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-664-3278 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Johnston isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Johnston isElite. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TumorDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- ArachnodactylyDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.