Skip to main content
David Johnstone, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Milwaukee, WI

DavidWJohnstoneMD

Thoracic Surgery Milwaukee, WI

Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Professor Emeritus, Medical College of Wisconsin

Dr. Johnstone is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Johnstone's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave
    Thoracic Surgery
    Milwaukee, WI 53226
    Phone+1 414-955-6900
    Fax+1 414-955-6204

Summary

  • Dr. David Johnstone, MD, is a thoracic surgeon based in Milwaukee, WI, specializing in cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and his residency in Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Med Center, Cornell University Med Center, and Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center. His expertise lies in adult general thoracic surgery, with a track record of research publications in renowned journals, and conducting clinical trials targeting non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Johnstone is recognized as an eminent surgeon and has received various awards, including America's Top Doctors and America's Top Doctors for Cancer. He holds fellowships from the American College of Cardiology and American College of Surgeons and has achieved CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation. Happily retired in 2024.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2004 - Present
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1992 - 1993
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Join now to see all

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Atrial Fibrillation After Transhiatal Esophagectomy with Transcervical Endoscopic Esophageal Mobilization: One Institution’s Experience  
    David Johnstone, William Tisol, Mario Gasparri, George Haasler, Elizabeth M Colwell, BioMed Central

Professional Memberships