Dr. Michael Stanley Johnston M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
2191 Northlake Pkwy Suite 1122 Tucker GA, 30084About
Dr. Michael Johnston practices Pain Medicine in Tucker, GA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Johnston serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1982
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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