Douglas Ross Johnston, MD

Douglas Ross Johnston, MD

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Cardiac Surgery

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Douglas Ross Johnston, MD performing surgery.

A Life-Changing Surgery in the Face of a Lifelong Heart Condition

Nick Dakins needed a complex aortic root aneurysm repair surgery because he was born with transposition of the great arteries.

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What Is Endocarditis?

When your heart gets an infection.

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 1998
Residency:
Massachusetts General Hospital - 2005
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.9
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289 Ratings

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Very calming and reassuring. Looked in the the eye as he spoke. Didn't rush the appointment. Have full confidence in him.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Johnston is not only an excellent surgeon, but he has a great bedside manner. Very personable. He takes time to meet with me and answer all my questions.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Johnston stands out for his rare ability to see the patient as a whole, exceptional experience and remarkable efficiency in reaching accurate diagnoses. A truly outstanding physician.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Very helpful and informative in answering questions.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, caring

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, caring, excellent communication, empathy and very comforting

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Johnston is confident, kind, and really cares about his patients. He gives you time to ask questions and talks to you on your level of knowledge.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Not only is Dr. Johnston an amazing surgeon, he listens to his patients. Words are not adequate to describe how much I trust Dr. Johnston.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He was well prank without answering any written questions I had he clear all my concerns

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He was attentive to my concerns about having surgery.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He is an expert in heart surgery

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Johnston is easy to talk to and is very honest.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Best in the business. Detailed, professional, assuring.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

he thoroughly explained, asked if I had questions, I didn't feel rushed

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January 02, 2025

5.0

He was nice, put me at ease right away. Answered questions and gave information .I didn't know anything about the surgery.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

On my first visit I was well please with his approach and kindness he shown toward me.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

Stellar resume and experience and great communicator too

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October 11, 2024

5.0

All around impressive. Knowledge, bedside manner. All great

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Explained procedures and care fully and took the time to review my condition thoroughly.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

He has a calm and professional demeanor that is very reassuring.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • Beyond Limits, Inc.
  • HD Medical, Inc

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
  • Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
  • Medtronic, Inc.

Royalties

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • MedRespond

Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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HealthBeat

Douglas Ross Johnston, MD performing surgery.

A Life-Changing Surgery in the Face of a Lifelong Heart Condition

Nick Dakins needed a complex aortic root aneurysm repair surgery because he was born with transposition of the great arteries.

 Cut paper illustration of a white tooth with a tiny red heart in the corner, on a blue background.

What Is Endocarditis?

When your heart gets an infection.

 More HealthBeat Articles