Dana N. Johns,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Dana Johns is a Board certified Plastic Surgeon at the University of Utah and specializes in all areas of craniofacial surgery including cleft lip,nose and palate deformities, craniosynostosis, ear reconstruction and post-traumatic reconstruction, facial feminization, as well as general pediatric plastic surgery. Her clinical interests also include facial cosmetic surgery and gender confirmation surgery. Dr. Johns is a native of Pennsylvania and earned her undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College and her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. She completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Utah and a Cleft and Craniofacial Fellowship at Stanford University.
She sees patients at Primary Children's Medical Center, South Jordan Medical Center and Utah Valley Hospital, in addition to holding operating privileges at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. Johns enjoys spending her free time with her family and is an avid rock climber, snowboarder and oil painter.
Clinical Locations
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Utah Valley Outpatient Center
Pediatric Plastic Surgery801-581-7719
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
5.0/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
5.0/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
5.0/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
5.0/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
dr. johns and her whole team are amazing!
UofU Patient
October 18, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns is amazing. I know she genuinely cares for me as a whole person. I feel seen and valued.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Love everyone at the Transgender Health Program. Dr. Johns is so fun, caring, and knowledgeable. I really appreciate her approach, honesty, and patience with me when I have lots of questions. I feel like this care team is truly part of my support team with regard to my health and transition.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Johns was informative to my needs and made valid recommendations.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
she is so busy this tome of year and my only complaints is that my surgery might not happen this year.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
May 17, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
great experience with dr johns and her staff. still have not rcvd a follow up call to schedule testing.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I already have given recommendations.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Five-star all the way
UofU Patient
February 16, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I have and will continue referring friends and family to the clinics and hospital
UofU Patient
February 08, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Really liked Dr. Johns!
UofU Patient
February 08, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
finding Dr Dana Johns has been a God send. I was born with avhemangioma and had several surgeries as a child. I was told it would go away by puberty; but that was t the case. as you be aged and my previous surgeons have passed away; trying to find a Dr that knew what I had and how to treat was a nightmare until I found Dr Dana Johns. she gave me a peace of mind about my condition and her ability to help with it that I haven't had for many years. she and her staff are truly the best.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2019
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Our Plastic Surgeon retired after 18 years of care. Dr. Dana Johns was recommended by our cleft team last fall. It was hard to change doctors, but we have been very pleased with the results of this change.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I'm going to be back
UofU Patient
November 04, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Getting a new Plastic Surgeon after 17 years of care (cleft lip & cleft palate) was very hard. Recommendations from others on our team helped us choose Dana Johns.
UofU Patient
August 22, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns promised she would send me some pictures, but I never received them. Additionally, she did not respond to my MyChart message.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns' is incredible! She is an amazing surgeon and always takes the time to listen to me and answer all my questions. I'd highly recommend her to anyone!
UofU Patient
July 01, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I've already recommended Dr. Johns to 4 of my friends looking to have top surgery. I didn't expect her to be as thorough as she was - she spent a LOT of time with me and would have spent more but I ran out of questions. I was honestly surprised by how nice she was. Even the doctor who prescribes me testosterone hasn't been that kind about me being trans. Dr. Johns has definitely earned my loyalty for life!
UofU Patient
June 08, 2018
Dr. John's is amazing! She was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to me and answer all my questions!
UofU Patient
March 10, 2018
excellent Doctor. the best I've ever had!
UofU Patient
February 16, 2018
She was great. She was very positive and patient with my son. She took her time and answered our questions.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2017
Dr. Johns was very informative and clear.
UofU Patient
October 20, 2017
All questions were answered in a clear and direct way, allowing us to fully comprehend the situation and make an informed decision.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2017
Dana Johns is what every doctor should be!
Dr. Dana Johns is a Board certified Plastic Surgeon at the University of Utah and specializes in all areas of craniofacial surgery including cleft lip,nose and palate deformities, craniosynostosis, ear reconstruction and post-traumatic reconstruction, facial feminization, as well as general pediatric plastic surgery. Her clinical interests also include facial cosmetic surgery and gender confirmation surgery. Dr. Johns is a native of Pennsylvania and earned her undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College and her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. She completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Utah and a Cleft and Craniofacial Fellowship at Stanford University.
She sees patients at Primary Children's Medical Center, South Jordan Medical Center and Utah Valley Hospital, in addition to holding operating privileges at the University of Utah Hospital. Dr. Johns enjoys spending her free time with her family and is an avid rock climber, snowboarder and oil painter.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-8419
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Plastic Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Plastic Surgery |
Education History
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Stanford University School of Medicine Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident |
| Professional Medical | Jefferson Medical College Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Franklin & Marshall College Neuroscience B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Mittermiller PA, Martin S, Johns DN, Perrault D, Jablonka EM, Khosla RK (2020). Improvements in Cleft Lip Aesthetics with the Fisher Repair Compared to the Mohler Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(6), e2919.
- Mittermiller PA, Bidwell SS, Thieringer FM, AO Trauma Classification Study Group Johns, D, et al (2019). The Comprehensive AO CMF Classification System for Mandibular Fractures: A Multicenter Validation Study. . Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr.
- Andrew TW, Baylan J, Mittermiller PA, Cheng H, Johns DN, Edwards MSB, Cheshier SH, Grant GA, Lorenz HP (2018). Virtual Surgical Planning Decreases Operative Time for Isolated Single Suture and Multi-suture Craniosynostosis Repair. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 6(12), e2038.
- Mittermiller PA, Sethi H, Morbia RP, Johns D, Baylan J, Lorenz HP, Khosla RK (2018). Anatomical Nasal Lining Flaps for Closure of the Nasal Floor in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip Repairs Reduce Fistulas at the Alveolus. Plast Reconstr Surg, 142(6), 1549-1556.
- Agarwal CA, Johns D, Tanner PB, Andtbacka RHI (2017). Osseointegrated Prosthetic Ear Reconstruction in Cases of Skin Malignancy: Technique, Outcomes, and Patient Satisfaction. Ann Plast Surg, 80(1), 32-39.