James H. Johnston III, MD, Physician


James H. Johnston III, MD, Physician

James H. Johnston III, M.D., a Jackson, Mississippi native, received his Bachelor of Science degree, in Biology, from Princeton University and his medical degree from the Tulane School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota and his Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Johnson is one of the founding members of G.I. Associates. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His research interest includes Endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding and tumors. He has published and lectured widely.

Office Location(s):

GI Associates

1421 North State Street
Suite 203
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Location Phone: 601-355-1234

GI Endoscopy Center Jackson

1405 North State Street
Suite 300
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Location Phone: 601-355-1234
Additional Location Phone: 800-880-1231

GI Associates and Endoscopy Center Madison

104 Highland Way
Madison, Mississippi 39110
Location Phone: 601-355-1234

Accepting new patients:

I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:

Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty:

Internal Medicine

Board Certifications:

ABIM-Gastroenterology : 1981
American Board of Internal Medicine : 1976

Affiliations:

American College of Physicians
Ameican College of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American College of Gastroenterology, Fellow
Mississippi State Medical Association
Central Medical Society
Mississippi Gastroenterology Society
Jackson Academy of Medicine

Honors and Awards:

ASGE Audio-Visual Award : 1986
Palliative BICAP Treatment of Esophageal and Rectal Cancer
ASGE Audio-Visual Award : 1985
Endoscopic Heater Probe Treatment of Bleeding Peptic Ulcer
ASGE Endoscopic Research and Education Award : 1985
Travel Award, Mayo Clinic : 1976
Honor Council, Tulane School of Medicine : 1973

Publications:

Hemorrhagic Gastritis Due to Syphilis : 1995
Gastric Syphilis: Endoscopyic and histologic features mimicking lymphoma : 1995
The sentinel clot/visible vessel revisited : 1986
Endoscopic thermal treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Overview and Guidelines : 1985
Comparision of heater probe and YAG laser in endoscopic treatment of major bleeding from peptic ulcer : 1985
Comparison of endoscopic electrocoagulation and laser photocoagulation of bleeding canine gastric ulcers : 1982
Argon laser treatment of bleeding canine ulcers: Limitations and guidelines for endoscopic use : 1982
YAG laser treatment of experimental bleding canine gastric ulcers : 1980
The sentinel clot and invisible vessel:Pathologic anatomy of bleeding peptic ulcer