Dr. James M Johnston MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
703 S Americana Blvd Suite 120 Boise ID, 83702About
Dr. James Johnston is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Boise, ID. Dr. Johnston specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Johnston tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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