Dana N. Johns
( out of 79 reviews )

Dana N. Johns, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-662-1000

South Jordan Health Center

Plastic Surgery
South Jordan
801-213-4500

Utah Valley Outpatient Center

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Provo
801-581-7719

  • 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.

    Dr. Johns is an Assistant Professor. She sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 79 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 20, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Explains in great detail! Very kind!

    June 19, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    I cannot say enough about Dr. Johns! She is an amazing doctor. She is the ultimate professional and took such great care of my daughters.

    June 12, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Es una buena doctora

    May 08, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Johns is incredibly personable! It really did feel like she cared about me as a patient, even if we only talked for an hour and I might not see her for the surgery until a year from now. She gave me a mirror and then helped me understand what procedures she recommended, and how they would help me achieve my surgery goals. That, plus seeing some of her before-and-after photos, gave me a LOT of confidence in her capabilities as a plastic surgeon. I walked in nervous and dejected, and I walked out excited for this surgery in a year or so. I literally recommended Dr. Johns to a friend of mine after she showed me her work. Highest recommendations!

    May 08, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    She is very knowledgeable , respectful, she always makes times to listen to your concerns and always has the answers and she is very friendly.

    May 01, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Johns and her staff are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone that needs a facial surgeon.

    April 24, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Johns has changed my life. My surgeries have come out perfect and I appreciate her immensely!

    April 18, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Extremely capable plastic surgeon. Thorough explanation, leaving the ultimate decision up to the patient.

    March 22, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Doctor Johns is amazing. She does a good job with listening to all my questions and she did a good job on my surgery. I would definitely recommend going to Doctor Johns.

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  • 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.

    Dr. Johns is an Assistant Professor. She sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Education history

    Postdoctoral Fellowship Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery - Stanford University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow
    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Jefferson Medical College M.D.
    Neuroscience - Franklin & Marshall College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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, 60(1), 10556656211055411. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)
    4. 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.
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. 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. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Graham E, Garlick JW, Johns D (2019). Congenital Amniotic Constriction Band of the Pelvis: First Reported Case and Proposed Classification Criterion. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 7(7), e2336. (Read full article)

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