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Mr Francis Johnston

Spinal Surgery London

Mr Francis Johnston

5 years of experience

10,011+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
15
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Francis Johnston at a glance

Mr Francis Johnston is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Francis Johnston is a consultant neurological surgeon with a interest in all general spinal and complex spinal disease. He also has a vast experience in dealing the surgery of intracranial vascular problems such as aneurysms and AVMs.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsAll intracranial vascular surgery: aneurysms, AVM, cavernoma

Vascular surgery

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Francis Johnston

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-441180 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-3CCB9C04 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,690
Annual physical exam 99395 580
Vaccination administration 90471 2,316
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,187

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Francis Johnston
HEADSHOT
Francis Johnston in consultation
IN OFFICE
Francis Johnston with the team
WITH TEAM
Francis Johnston at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Francis Johnston

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Francis Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3514/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35847930 · cited by 146
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Francis Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3868/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35767250 · cited by 104
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Francis Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3143/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36928748 · cited by 198
  4. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Francis Johnston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3572/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30203299 · cited by 92

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.francis.johnston@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Francis Johnston's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Francis Johnston treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Francis Johnston specialise in?

    Francis Johnston specialises in Spinal Surgery in London, GB. 43 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Francis Johnston treat?

    Francis Johnston treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Francis Johnston practise?

    Francis Johnston practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Francis Johnston speak?

    Francis Johnston speaks English, French, Spanish.

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