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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    February 14, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Had a great experience with Dr Johns regarding the removal of an osteoma. She was clear about what the procedure entailed. She let me know what she was doing as she was doing it during the procedure. She was clear about the follow up. Very good communicator.

    November 08, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Sharp thinker, intelligent, great listener. Delivered options clearly. Competent.

    October 04, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Thank you Dr. Johns. I appreciate and love you very much. Sincerely Sky Ibarra

    August 23, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr Johns is an amazing person and surgeon, always a great experience with her

    August 19, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Johns is so great at what she does. Her ability to connect with my son helped to calm us before surgery. We had such a great experience with her.

    August 08, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    A+++

    July 20, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Johns listened attentively and patiently to my needs/concerns which I deeply appreciated!

    July 19, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    She was great. Very helpful and cared about my child's issue and the best way to help her.

    July 19, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Excellent doctor. She is very professional. She listens and makes her patients feel heard and seen. She is polite and explains things clearly.

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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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