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​​“I love seeing patients grow both in their health and personally throughout their life."

Provider Bio down arrow

Board certified family medicine physician assistant Rachael Johnston enjoys helping patients address their concerns and meet their health goals. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, pediatrics and women's health.

Johnston treats patients for chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, anxiety and depression. She also sees patients for acute concerns, including pneumonia, sinus infections, viral infections and suture placements.

"I like that I am able to help patients manage a variety of conditions and concerns with plans that fit their lifestyle," Johnston said. “I'm also able to perform some procedures that can improve patients' wellbeing."

She assists with injections for osteoarthritis, skin biopsies and toenail removal for ingrown nails.

Johnston completed her schooling at the University of Bridgeport. She grew up in a small, farming town just outside of the western suburbs of Minneapolis.

"I was drawn to Price County for the beauty that the county offers from its variety of lakes, rivers, to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest," Johnston said. "I've learned to love the friendly small town feel of the area's communities and look forward to serving them for years to come."

Johnston is a former Division I swimmer at the George Washington University. She now helps coach the local club swim team. In addition to swimming, she enjoys walking, reading, gardening, sewing, crocheting and hiking. ​

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Physician Assistants

    Board Certifications
    Physician Assistant: 2020

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1528696168

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.6
out of 5 (146 ratings, 22 comments)
4.6
Provider explanations of my problem
4.7
Provider concern for my questions
4.7
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.6
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.5
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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March 20, 2024
Rachael is awesome!
April 16, 2024
Thank you for being very professional!
April 18, 2024
A+
June 20, 2024
Our concerns and issues were handled very satisfactorily in a professional, friendly manner.
July 10, 2024
Very happy with my experience and would recommend Rachel to others.
July 19, 2024
Dr. Johnston is an excellent provider. She shows caring & followed up on the visit. She's a keeper.
September 17, 2024
All's good
October 7, 2024
Listened well and gave me the information I needed for my issue.
November 19, 2024
Rachael is very caring she has been with me for a few years now.
December 13, 2024
This was my first time seeing Rachael. She was fantastic! She listened and discussed different options woth full respect for my decisions.
December 13, 2024
Truly appreciated her listening and being willing to allow me to prioritize what issues I wanted to work through.
December 16, 2024
My experience was great
January 3, 2025
Very helpful.
January 10, 2025
PA Johnston seemed to genuinely care about my health and took the time to listen to me as I caught her up on my medical history. I'm very happy to have her as my primary care physician.
February 5, 2025
No problems.
February 14, 2025
Rachael is awesome. 5 stars!!!
February 24, 2025
Very good
March 1, 2024
At my next visit I want to ask her if she will be my primary care provider.
June 20, 2024
I went for a second opinion and got my concern taken care of.
February 26, 2024
I really like my PA but she doesn't include me in decision-making...
April 8, 2024
Would NOT recommend!
April 8, 2024
I won't be seeing her any further
April 8, 2024
I won't be seeing her any further
April 8, 2024
Would NOT recommend!
February 26, 2024
I really like my PA but she doesn't include me in decision-making...
June 20, 2024
I went for a second opinion and got my concern taken care of.
March 1, 2024
At my next visit I want to ask her if she will be my primary care provider.
March 20, 2024
Rachael is awesome!
April 16, 2024
Thank you for being very professional!
April 18, 2024
A+
June 20, 2024
Our concerns and issues were handled very satisfactorily in a professional, friendly manner.
July 10, 2024
Very happy with my experience and would recommend Rachel to others.
July 19, 2024
Dr. Johnston is an excellent provider. She shows caring & followed up on the visit. She's a keeper.
September 17, 2024
All's good
October 7, 2024
Listened well and gave me the information I needed for my issue.
November 19, 2024
Rachael is very caring she has been with me for a few years now.
December 13, 2024
This was my first time seeing Rachael. She was fantastic! She listened and discussed different options woth full respect for my decisions.
December 13, 2024
Truly appreciated her listening and being willing to allow me to prioritize what issues I wanted to work through.
December 16, 2024
My experience was great
January 3, 2025
Very helpful.
January 10, 2025
PA Johnston seemed to genuinely care about my health and took the time to listen to me as I caught her up on my medical history. I'm very happy to have her as my primary care physician.
February 5, 2025
No problems.
February 14, 2025
Rachael is awesome. 5 stars!!!
February 24, 2025
Very good
February 26, 2024
I really like my PA but she doesn't include me in decision-making...
March 1, 2024
At my next visit I want to ask her if she will be my primary care provider.
March 20, 2024
Rachael is awesome!
April 8, 2024
I won't be seeing her any further
April 8, 2024
Would NOT recommend!
April 16, 2024
Thank you for being very professional!
April 18, 2024
A+
June 20, 2024
I went for a second opinion and got my concern taken care of.
June 20, 2024
Our concerns and issues were handled very satisfactorily in a professional, friendly manner.
July 10, 2024
Very happy with my experience and would recommend Rachel to others.
July 19, 2024
Dr. Johnston is an excellent provider. She shows caring & followed up on the visit. She's a keeper.
September 17, 2024
All's good
October 7, 2024
Listened well and gave me the information I needed for my issue.
November 19, 2024
Rachael is very caring she has been with me for a few years now.
December 13, 2024
This was my first time seeing Rachael. She was fantastic! She listened and discussed different options woth full respect for my decisions.
December 13, 2024
Truly appreciated her listening and being willing to allow me to prioritize what issues I wanted to work through.
December 16, 2024
My experience was great
January 3, 2025
Very helpful.
January 10, 2025
PA Johnston seemed to genuinely care about my health and took the time to listen to me as I caught her up on my medical history. I'm very happy to have her as my primary care physician.
February 5, 2025
No problems.
February 14, 2025
Rachael is awesome. 5 stars!!!
February 24, 2025
Very good
February 24, 2025
Very good
February 14, 2025
Rachael is awesome. 5 stars!!!
February 5, 2025
No problems.
January 10, 2025
PA Johnston seemed to genuinely care about my health and took the time to listen to me as I caught her up on my medical history. I'm very happy to have her as my primary care physician.
January 3, 2025
Very helpful.
December 16, 2024
My experience was great
December 13, 2024
This was my first time seeing Rachael. She was fantastic! She listened and discussed different options woth full respect for my decisions.
December 13, 2024
Truly appreciated her listening and being willing to allow me to prioritize what issues I wanted to work through.
November 19, 2024
Rachael is very caring she has been with me for a few years now.
October 7, 2024
Listened well and gave me the information I needed for my issue.
September 17, 2024
All's good
July 19, 2024
Dr. Johnston is an excellent provider. She shows caring & followed up on the visit. She's a keeper.
July 10, 2024
Very happy with my experience and would recommend Rachel to others.
June 20, 2024
I went for a second opinion and got my concern taken care of.
June 20, 2024
Our concerns and issues were handled very satisfactorily in a professional, friendly manner.
April 18, 2024
A+
April 16, 2024
Thank you for being very professional!
April 8, 2024
I won't be seeing her any further
April 8, 2024
Would NOT recommend!
March 20, 2024
Rachael is awesome!
March 1, 2024
At my next visit I want to ask her if she will be my primary care provider.
February 26, 2024
I really like my PA but she doesn't include me in decision-making...

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