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Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine
Professional interests include: robotic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)
11307 Bridgeport Way SW Suite 220A
Lakewood, WA 98499

Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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Office Locations

11307 Bridgeport Way SW Suite 220A
Lakewood, WA 98499
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Some issues Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction
knee X-ray
reconstructive surgery
total hip replacement
total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

In 2023, Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD performed more lower extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 107
doctor visit 339
hip imaging 98
hospital care 29
injections 107
inpatient care 29
joint surgery 11
lower extremity surgery 11
musculoskeletal imaging 194
pelvic imaging 87
reconstructive surgery 11
X-rays 281

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 125
doctor visit 416
hip imaging 70
hospital care 19
injections 125
inpatient care 19
joint surgery 30
lower extremity surgery 30
musculoskeletal imaging 205
pelvic imaging 86
reconstructive surgery 30
X-rays 291

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 257
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 37
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 118
doctor visit 423
injections 118
joint surgery 43
lower extremity surgery 43
musculoskeletal imaging 150
pelvic imaging 25
reconstructive surgery 43
X-rays 175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 233
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 282
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 31
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2014

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 86
doctor visit 488
injections 86
joint surgery 78
lower extremity surgery 78
musculoskeletal imaging 158
reconstructive surgery 78
X-rays 158

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 450
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 600
Black 58
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 346
From 75 to 84 190
85 and over 66
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2016 were X-rays, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 99
doctor visit 455
injections 99
joint surgery 72
lower extremity surgery 72
musculoskeletal imaging 99
reconstructive surgery 72
X-rays 99

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 309
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 36
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 59
doctor visit 460
hospital care 26
injections 59
inpatient care 26
joint surgery 76
lower extremity surgery 76
musculoskeletal imaging 106
reconstructive surgery 76
X-rays 106

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 341
Black 25
Hispanic 11
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 183
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 43
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2017

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 47
doctor visit 532
injections 47
joint surgery 87
lower extremity surgery 87
musculoskeletal imaging 149
reconstructive surgery 87
X-rays 149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 193
Female 273
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 381
Black 35
Hispanic 16
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 212
From 75 to 84 135
85 and over 48
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2018

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 39
doctor visit 499
injections 39
joint surgery 103
lower extremity surgery 103
musculoskeletal imaging 211
reconstructive surgery 103
X-rays 211

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 385
Black 35
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 45
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 28
doctor visit 454
injections 28
joint surgery 113
lower extremity surgery 113
musculoskeletal imaging 214
reconstructive surgery 113
X-rays 214

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 256
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 355
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 215
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 36
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 54
doctor visit 514
hospital care 15
injections 54
inpatient care 15
joint surgery 104
lower extremity surgery 104
musculoskeletal imaging 197
reconstructive surgery 104
X-rays 197

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 271
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 135
85 and over 46
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2021

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
doctor visit 602
injections 31
joint surgery 114
lower extremity surgery 114
musculoskeletal imaging 242
reconstructive surgery 114
X-rays 242

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 398
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 161
85 and over 44
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 4
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lakewood, WA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration 72
doctor visit 471
hip imaging 84
hospital care 22
injections 72
inpatient care 22
joint surgery 75
lower extremity surgery 75
musculoskeletal imaging 175
pelvic imaging 66
reconstructive surgery 75
X-rays 193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD.

Gender
Male 153
Female 252
Ethnicity
Black / African American 29
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 333
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 6
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 117
85 and over 39
Less than 65 61
65 to 74 187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed residency at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 361 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lakewood, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2025-10-24
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Surgeon Johnston seems to be an esteemed surgeon. But his bed side manner, is terrible. He lacks empathy. Not concerned with the great.. The details. Only the black and white
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-26
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Dr Johnston listened to which I was in need of care for my knee replacement condition and recommended a plan to help me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-26
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Dr. Johnston is a very caring and compassionate doctor who listens and includes you in the decision making process.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-10
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He is the best doctor I have been too. Very caring and an excellent surgeon. I am so happy with my new hips.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-20
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Just the surgeon I was looking for. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-06
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Thorough, complete, extremely nice in explaining procedures and possibilities.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-12
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Amazing care, listens, answers questions, offers solutions.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-08
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So far I've been very pleased with the care I've received.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-12
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Very easy to understand treatment choices
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-08
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I adore Dr Johnston. He'sa great Dr

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua Aaron Johnston, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $230,916 Mako
$224,355 		TRIATHLON
$2,416 		ACCOLADE
$1,849 		Reunion
$1,600 		TRIDENT
$265 		Other
$431
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $58,266 Taperloc
$16,975 		Sports Medicine
$14,665 		G7
$10,383 		Arcos
$4,285 		Product Portfolio
$3,747 		Other
$8,212
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC $37,421 ORTHO - HIPS
$18,241 		Ortho-Hips
$17,950 		Extremities
$764 		Ortho-Knees
$191 		ORTHO - BONE CEMENT
$147 		Other
$129
Medacta USA, Inc. $178 GMK Sphere
$178
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $150 VERILAST Knees
$150
Other $157 DJO Surgical LMR Hip
$84 		GENERAL - IO ABLATION
$27 		Mega Soft
$19 		KNEES
$14 		MPO Medial Pivot Knee
$12
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $255,350
Travel and Lodging $61,611
Food and Beverage $10,128

Biography

Dr. Joshua Johnston practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Lakewood, WA and Federal Way, WA. These areas are among his clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and robotic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Johnston at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. Dr. Johnston is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inLakewood, WA as reported by Doctor.com.

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