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Mr. Richard Leake Johnston MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(9)
600 Leigh Dr Columbus MS, 39705
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4/5

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Dr. Richard Johnston is a gastroenterologist practicing in Columbus, MS. Dr. Johnston specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Johnston performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

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Practice At 600 Leigh Dr

600 Leigh Dr -
Columbus, MS 39705
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New patients: 662-327-7525
Fax: 662-243-2252

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Mr. Richard Leake Johnston MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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