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William F. Johnston, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology
Accepting New Patients
William F. Johnston, MD
Associate Program Director, Colorectal Fellowship Training Program
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 116 Patient Verified Ratings
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William F. Johnston, MD

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

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

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

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

Certifications

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

May 2024

VERY THOROUGH. .

May 2024

Dr. Johnson always listens to my concerns about my condition and is very caring.

April 2024

Dr. Johnston was the best! He explained everything to me. He was knowledgeable and patient with me. He thoroughly explained my options and listened to my concerns. He presented options and explained risks. He made me feel comfortable. He's the best!

April 2024

Dr Johnston is an amazing physician, he has the ability to put his patients at ease

April 2024

I appreciated that he told me the next time I am in pain let the nurse know so I can get an immediate appointment... Not wait that many days like I experienced... It made me very happy.

March 2024

Dr Johnston is the greatest listens and takes everything into account

March 2024

Good

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.