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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 Surgery

100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT  84113
Suite 3600

South Jordan Health Center
Plastic Surgery

5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT  84009
Map

Utah Valley Outpatient Center
Pediatric Plastic Surgery

801-581-7719

1157 N 300 W
Provo, UT  84604
Suite 302

Specialties

  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Transgender Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery, Facial
  • Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - 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.

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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 February 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

I just adore Dr. Johns so much. She and her care team are just incredible.

UofU Patient October 14, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Johns is awesome

UofU Patient September 23, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Very personable and great experience

UofU Patient July 15, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Johns was and has been incredible!

UofU Patient June 10, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

great

UofU Patient May 01, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. John and her staff are top notch!

UofU Patient December 04, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

dr. johns and her whole team are amazing!

UofU Patient October 18, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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.

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 - 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

  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, 10556656211055411.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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.

News Articles

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In The News

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The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • What to Expect From Rhinoplasty Recovery
  • Dr. Johns Botox Brow Lift Good Things Utah Interview
  • Transfeminine Facial Feminization
  • Transfemine Bottom Surgery
  • When is the right time to consider a brow lift or eyelid surgery?
  • Dr. Dana Johns talks brow and eyelid lifts on Good Things Utah

Videos

Dr. Dana Johns talks brow and eyelid lifts on Good Things Utah

When is the right time to consider a brow lift or eyelid surgery?

Dr. Johns Botox Brow Lift Good Things Utah Interview

Transfeminine Facial Feminization

Transfemine Bottom Surgery

What to Expect From Rhinoplasty Recovery

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