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Dr. Barrett Johnston, MD

Dr. Barrett Johnston, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Barrett Johnston, MD is a pain medicine physician in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of the Angels Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

9001 Summa Ave Ste 346 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telehealth available

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Dr. Johnston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

3.6

30 ratings, 14 with a written review
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lauree – May 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce Baily – May 11, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kris Voight – Nov 17, 2020
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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
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Cindy – Feb 10, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Michael and Kelli Slocum – Sep 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Denham Springs, LA – Nov 28, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Logan Melynda Sorrell in Walker LA – Apr 28, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Michael P in Baton Rouge, LA – Mar 06, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
21 people found this helpful
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John in Baton Rouge, LA – Mar 02, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
25 people found this helpful
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Jane in Baton Rouge, LA – Mar 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Dorothy Collins in Opelousas, LA – Jan 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

" One of the most important things I have acquired during my training is the recognition that a treatment does exist for practically every kind of pain. The fact that I can make a difference in peoples lives right away is one of the reason I find my life's work so rewarding."

Barrett Johnston, MD

biography

Dr. Barrett Johnston grew up on the Westbank of New Orleans. Since moving to the east coast to complete his residency in Anesthesiology and further enhance his medical training with a Fellowship in Pain Medicine, both at Harvard Medical School,...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Harvard/bwh

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Earl K Long Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • California Polytechnic State University

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office9001 Summa Ave Ste 346 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Practice

Capital Surgery Center8250 Picardy Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Interventional Pain Institute LLC8017 Picardy Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
3

Practice

Louisiana Pain Specialists LLC4580 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B Baton Rouge, LA 70809
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

    651 N Bolton Ave
    Alexandria, LA 71301
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

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

    92%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

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  • Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S
    Independence, LA 70443

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

    91%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    23% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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