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William F. Johnston, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
William F. Johnston, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 113 Patient Verified Ratings
Gender
Male
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Specialties
  • Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
Years Practicing
7
Partnerships
  • Logo: Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center: Making Cancer History

William F. Johnston, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1515 River Road
Jefferson, LA 70121
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13100 River Rd
Destrehan, LA 70047
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Biography

Dr. W. Forrest Johnston is a colon and rectal Surgeon at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans and Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Johnston has expertise in minimally invasive treatments. He offers comprehensive care for colon and rectal cancer treatment as well as benign diseases, including diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, incisional hernias, constipation and anorectal disorders. Dr. Johnston grew up in Galveston, Texas, before attending college at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He graduated summa cum laude with a double major in religion and chemistry. He returned to Texas for medical school at Baylor College of Medicine where he graduated with honors. He trained in general surgery at the University of Virginia and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnston joined the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Ochsner in 2017. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Johnston is interested in and treats all aspects of colon and rectal diseases, including colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal disorders. Dr. Johnston is involved with teaching and serves as the assistant program director for the colorectal fellowship training program. His approach to patient care is based on compassion and honesty.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine

Internship

University of Virginia Hospitals
Field of Study: General Surgery Internship

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Field of Study: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

February 2024

Excellent physician

February 2024

Dr. Johnston was incredible. Thank you for your time.

February 2024

Dr. Johnson is very personable & easily relates to the patient. He is very through, efficient & cautious.

February 2024

Dr Johnstone was quite professional and decisive in his recommendations and asked me if I would like to proceed with the biopsy immediately. I complete confidence in him.

January 2024

Trustworthy.

January 2024

Dr.Johnston is a great communicater. I am very comfortable.

December 2023

Excellent

December 2023

Dr. Johnston was prompt for my visit and explained my issue completely and in terms I could understand. Would definitely recommend him to family/friends.

December 2023

Dr. Johnston went above and beyond to find the right treatment for me. I can't thank him enough!

December 2023

Very kind, professional, caring. Highly would recommend!!

November 2023

Definitely would recommend Dr.Johnston

November 2023

I was very pleased with the professional care.

October 2023

Very well pleased with explanation of everything. All questions answered. Dr Johnston has very good mannerisms! Well pleased. Very knowledgeable

October 2023

Dr Johnston listens to you. Doesn't rush and explains things thoroughly. Love his bedside manner. Very laid back and friendly.

October 2023

Very good.

October 2023

Great

October 2023

Very good

October 2023

I was very comfortable talking and listening to the Doctor.

October 2023

Good.

October 2023

Love love love Dr. J

September 2023

Dr. Johnston was very knowledgeable.

September 2023

I felt very confident with Dr. Johnston explanation of my health situation and the alternatives to improve my quality of life.

August 2023

I appreciated Dr. Johnston's careful examination and knowledgeable presentation of 5 options with Pros and cons of each.

July 2023

Dr. Johnston was very professional & caring. He made an uncomfortable situation very comfortable.

July 2023

Dr. Is one of my favorite doctors, and I'm glad that my primary doctor recommended him. I'll definitely continue seeing Dr. Johnston