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Dr. Lester Johnson, MD

Dr. Lester Johnson, MD

Nuclear Radiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Lester Johnson, MD is a nuclear radiologist in Portsmouth, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Practice

3636 High St Portsmouth, VA 23707

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Johnson specializes in the areas of Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Nuclear Radiology. See board certifications
  • 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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About Me

biography

Dr. Lester Johnson, MD is a nuclear radiologist in Portsmouth, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
  • Nuclear Radiology

  • Diagnostic Radiology

  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
Diagnostic Radiology
Nuclear Radiology
American Board of Nuclear Medicine®
Nuclear Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Maryview Hospital LLC3636 High St Portsmouth, VA 23707
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Sentara Careplex Hospital3000 Coliseum Dr Hampton, VA 23666
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital 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

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

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    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

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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