Dr. Douglas Johnston
Dr. Douglas Johnston
Heart Surgeon
Dr. Douglas Johnston
About Dr. Douglas Johnston,
Heart Surgeon
Hello! My name is Dr. Douglas Johnston and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1998. To date, I have performed approximately 4,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 3,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Read more...
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23 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Johnston
"Dr. Johnston and team were very supportive before surgery. Surgery was minimally-invasive and results were excellent. Out of hospital in 3 days. No post surgery issues of any kind. Surgeon was professional and informative from initial 2nd opinion call through the post surgery follow up."
"This is my second surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), and choosing Dr. Johnston was easy. His reputation, prior long career at Cleveland Clinic and research, is very impressive. Dr Johnston took as much time as I needed at my initial surgical consultation to explain clearly and definitively his recommendations of valve type and surgery that would meet my health needs and future goals.
He also listened carefully to my health journey of allergies and sensitivities (including nickel) without judgment but with sincerity to help me feel better overall and in the long run. His caring attitude, knowledge, and experience made it easy for me to feel confident heading into my surgery.
His team of clinic PAs and RNs, and his in-patient PAs were also outstanding - very responsive during hospitalization as well as during my recovery at home.
I thank God for Dr. Johnston and his team."
My Specialities &
Clinical Interests
My heart surgery specialties include:
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Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
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Reoperative valve surgery
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Aortic root surgery
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
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Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
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Long term outcomes after bioprosthetic valve replacement
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Predicative modeling to improve outcomes after heart surgery
Education, Training & Certificates
Dr. Douglas Johnston, heart surgeon, graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1998.
After medical school, Dr. Johnston completed a General Surgery Residency from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and a Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Residency at the Cleveland Clinic.
In 2022, Dr. Johnston became the Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Surgical Director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Douglas Johnston, MD
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnston, you can:
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Call (312) 757-8837 right now
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The office of Dr. Johnston is located at 675 N. St. Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60010. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.
Watch Educational Videos with Dr. Douglas Johnston
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Surgeon Q&A: "Survival Rates of Minimally-Invasive Versus Sternotomy for Heart Valve Surgery?"
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Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbF0eyoHUYE
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Surgeon Q&A: Radiation Associated Heart Valve Disease with Dr. Douglas Johnston
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Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPVq5ty08dQ
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Patient Webinar: 6 Expert Tips for Heart Valve Patients with Dr. Johnston, Medina and Hodges
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aryTW5PkJY
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