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
4.8/ 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
September 24, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns was wonderful. I was, and still am, a little overwhelmed how well things went and for her care.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns is absolutely wonderful. She always answers my many questions and never makes me feel like she is in a hurry to leave the room. She takes her time explaining her responses and makes sure that I am on the same page with her.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Super kind, personable and patient!
UofU Patient
April 09, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns is amazing. She listened, discussed options, and adjusted her schedule to get me an appointment for surgery before the end of my insurance plan year. I have met my deductible, which is high, and her willingness to do that was so appreciated.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Johns is amazing. Dr. Tenzel is proof that the future of plastic surgery is bright! I wish I could thank Dr Crombie for being at the helm of amazing Doctors.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
My parents had more questions than I did. I've done a lot of research as a transgender patient, and there was a lot that was communicated privately with myself which was helpful. My parents weren't as familiar with the procedures prior to the appointment, and everyone was super informative and helped them feel better about the whole process.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I just love Dr. Johns so much. There isn't anything I can say which I haven't already, but seriously, she's the absolute best. She's been my advocate for years now and I'm so glad that she's been part of my overall journey.
UofU Patient
January 02, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The care provider was very detailed and went thru each part of my problem very well in a way I could easily understand it. They did try to include me a lot which as a general thing I did have some input but I didn't really know a whole lot, so they were very helpful to fill in the gaps. They were so nice and presented themselves in a more laid back way which really helped me feel more comfortable with them as opposed to the usual "professionalism".
UofU Patient
December 30, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I love seeing her because I feel like she listens and creates space for me to ask questions and discuss my concerns.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I just adore Dr. Johns so much. She and her care team are just incredible.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Johns is awesome
UofU Patient
September 23, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I absolutely adore Dr. Johns. I always feel at peace and just love her personality, she's incredibly knowledgeable and thoroughly answers any and all questions. I never feel like I'm asking too many and I also feel like a valuable part of the team when we are discussing the right options for me and my body. She's amazing.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Very personable and great experience
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Johns was and has been incredible!
UofU Patient
June 10, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. John's was wonderful. She was thorough and explained things well and gave us a good idea of what needed to happen and when.
UofU Patient
May 06, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
great
UofU Patient
May 01, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I absolutely love Dr. Johns and appreciate the care and individual attention she's always shown for me. She is likely THE best doctor I've ever worked with.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. John and her staff are top notch!
UofU Patient
December 04, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
dr. johns and her whole team are amazing!
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
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, 2017 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident, 2016 |
| Professional Medical | Jefferson Medical College Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | Franklin & Marshall College Neuroscience B.A., 2006 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Kim EN, Moss WD, Rosales MN, Lyon N, Lotz A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA, Johns DN (2021). Multidisciplinary Presurgical Education: Clinical Impact on Children With Orofacial Clefts Undergoing Maxillary Distraction via Rigid External Distraction. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 10556656211055411.
- Veith J, Johns D, Mehta ST, Hosein R, Tuncer FB, Tyrell R, Kestle JRW, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2021). Serial Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction for the Treatment of Complex Craniosynostosis. J Craniofac Surg, 32(1), 32-35.
- 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.