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Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

6525 France Ave S Ste 115 Minneapolis, MN 55435

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Johnston specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Johnston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

3.3

27 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Maggie – Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Tim Richards in Minneapolis , MN – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Randy in Minneapolis, MN – Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Janie in Mound, MN – Apr 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Mound, MN – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Naples, FL – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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L.Peck in Burnsville, MN – Nov 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Minneapolis, MN – Nov 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Robert Moline in Branson West, MO – Jun 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Charles D. Hale in Minneapolis, MN – Apr 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Paris in Minneapolis – Jan 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Usc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • University Toronto, Ontario

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Toronto, Fac Med

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Edina Retina Consultants6525 France Ave S Ste 115 Minneapolis, MN 55435
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St
    Minneapolis, MN 55407
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

    201 E Nicollet Blvd
    Burnsville, MN 55337
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Ave S
    Edina, MN 55435
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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