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

South Jordan Health Center

Plastic Surgery
South Jordan

  • 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 Assosciate 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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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    October 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Dana Johns is wonderful, caring, focused on you, the patient, very thorough. Dr Johns also has a very, very busy practice. My need was not urgent. I waited almost 3 mos for my first appt. After I was seen initially, it was much easier to get in for future appts and procedures. Dr Johns' follow-ups were excellent & caring, providing good solutions for my healing. My care/healing took about 8 mos of visits (spreading out my visits anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 mos apart). Here, I am now! All issues resolved! Would absolutely recommend Dr Johns. However, one must be a patient patient in a very busy practice. Getting in is tough, but once established, the care is excellent.

    October 30, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I saw both Dr. Johns and her PA, Gabby, and they both were stellar! They made time to do a quick in office excision so that I didn't have to come back again. Highly recommend both Dr. Johns and Gabriela.

    September 18, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Not to impressed I was at the begining but then scheduling was a nightmare, the girl that does her scheduling not very personable/ friendly. But I trust Dana work but as a personal doctor and things not impressed. I saw more doctors as I waiting for surgery being so good at interacting that I don't feel I got that

    September 18, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    She is a fantastic physician!

    September 11, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Johns was very caring and thorough. We can't recommend her enough.

    July 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    La Doctora Dana N Johns, fue muy amable conmigo y me explicó muy bien mi problema con muchos detalles. Y pues yo en lo personal le doy un 10 de calificación ala Doctora. Gracias por su ayuda ala Doctora

    July 25, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Cannot thank Dr. Johns enough. We are so lucky to have been referred to her for our daughter's care.

    July 18, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Thank u Dr. Dana & god bless U n family

    July 11, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr Johns is AMAZING. She is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. She always shows that she cares about my son, and me as the mom. She takes the time to explain things in a detailed manner. We really appreciate Dr 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 Assosciate 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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