
Biography
Richard Johnston, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with an additional subspecialty certification in sports medicine. Dr. Johnston is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Johnston is fellowship trained in sports medicine. His specialties are orthopedic surgery, general orthopedics, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, work injuries and sports medicine.
Areas of Interest
- Sports Medicine
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Knee Surgery
- General Orthopedics
- Work Injuries
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Dr. Johnston's Care Team
Stephanie O. Dotson, PA-C
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Dr. Johnston's Media

Twenty two physicians from Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are proud to be selected as Top Doctors in their field for 2024 by the Atlantan Magazine.

Six physicians from Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are proud to be selected as Top Doctors in their field for 2022 by Castle Connolly healthcare research company.

Five physicians from Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are proud to be selected as Top Doctors in their field for 2021 by Castle Connolly healthcare research company.

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta offers telehealth virtual visits for many types of post-op and follow up care for existing patients.

OrthoAtlanta is the official sports medicine provider of the 2019 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl pairing the Oklahoma Sooners vs. the LSU Tigers in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.