Dr. Joe Eric Johnston MD
Surgeon
8042 Wurzbach Rd Suite 310 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Joe Johnston is a general surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Johnston specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Johnston provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1997
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
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