Dr. Richard B Johnston M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
105 Collier Rd Nw Suite 2000 Atlanta GA, 30309About
Dr. Richard Johnston is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Atlanta, GA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Johnston is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1989
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Swelling
- Stress Fracture
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