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Dana N. Johns
( out of 79 reviews )

Dana N. Johns, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

South Jordan Health Center

Plastic Surgery
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan , UT 84009

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

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 79 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


2026-03-25
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

AMAZING

2026-02-05
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Couldn't recommend more. Feels like an honor to have had Dr John's as my surgeon. Super knowledgeable and caring - an absolute force!

2026-01-07
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Good dr

2025-12-13
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She was awesome really explained everything how the whole procedure will go about. She was very respectful. Great Doctor

2025-11-06
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I feel like she had excellent insight into what I needed and how best to help me. I appreciate her patience with my questions

2025-10-16
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. John's! She is compassionate and continually accommodates knowing we are traveling from Montana.

2025-10-15
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Dana N Johns was very kind to me and explained my problem very well. [TRANSLATED]

2025-09-29
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dana N Johns, MD is incredible. Her ability to inform is epic. I feel confident with her guiding my surgury and care. Totally would recommend.

2025-09-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

We appreciate the professionalism of Dr. John's. Her expert opinion on the condition of our unique problem, gives us peace about how to move forward and deal with a tough situation.

2025-09-03
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns was kind, confident, and took time to explain things in a way we could understand. She looped in the other necessary specialties and was able to speed up the progression of our child's care.

2025-08-28
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She is a very good doctor and very kind. [TRANSLATED]

2025-06-05
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Johns has a wonderful bedside manner and really listens to your concerns and addresses them. The surgical work we have had done is amazing. I highly recommend her.

2025-04-25
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

I'm very grateful with doctor johns

2025-04-11
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

wonderful, caring human who only wants the best for her patients

2025-04-10
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns has won the trust of our child- and that is not easy to do with all that he has been through. He willingly opens his mouth as she directs him to, and listens to him when he has opinions to share. Not easy for most people to pause for a 4 year olds explanations. Especially busy doctors. But she does it every visit.

2025-03-27
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She was confident and knowledgeable, which made me feel comfortable. She was quick, but a loud time for questions, and the explanations were explained in a manner for us to understand.

2025-03-26
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns was patient and kind throughout our visit. She took the time to listen attentively and explained everything in a clear and understandable way. Her professionalism and compassionate approach made us feel comfortable and well-informed. She is an excellent provider, and we truly appreciate her care.

2025-02-20
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

It is too early in the game to talk about outcomes, however we are confident that things are going according to the their plan for successful outcomes

2025-02-19
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Excellent Doctor who treated us with respect and truly cared about my daughter. She listened and made us feel safe and connected.

2024-12-20
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

I look forward to future visits with Dr Johns and her assistant.

2024-12-12
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Loved working with Dr. Johns. She is patient and great at making sure her patients understand what is going to happen and what to expect.

2024-11-27
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dana was very helpful and made us feel comfortable in the process for the procedure.

2024-11-14
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns was not only professional and knowledgeable, but she was also accommodating and patient with our 4 year old grandson. She was able to get him to cooperate and ease his anxiety through her kindness and patience, but she had a very happy little patient instead of the scared little boy he was when we came in.

2024-10-31
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.

2024-10-30
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.

2024-09-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She is a fantastic physician!

2024-09-18
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

2024-09-11
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

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

2024-07-31
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

2024-07-25
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.

2024-07-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Thank u Dr. Dana & god bless U n family

2024-07-11
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!

2024-07-11
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns is very thorough and professional. She explains things well and clearly.

2024-06-20
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Explains in great detail! Very kind!

2024-06-19
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.

2024-06-12
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Es una buena doctora

2024-05-08
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!

2024-05-08
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.

2024-05-01
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.

2024-04-24
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

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

2024-04-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

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

2024-03-22
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.

2024-03-06
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Knowledgeable and very thorough. Extremely efficient but still showed compassion.

2024-02-14
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.

2023-11-08
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

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

2023-10-04
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Thank you Dr. Johns. I appreciate and love you very much. Sincerely [NAME REMOVED]

2023-08-23
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

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

2023-08-19
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.

2023-08-08
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

A+++

2023-07-20
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

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

2023-07-19
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.

2023-07-19
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

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

2023-07-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She is like no doctor Ive ever been too. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely cares about you as a person. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is truely amazing

2023-07-13
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She is just amazing. I am honored to know her

2023-07-13
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns and her team have always been caring and concerned about my well being and needs. I'm thrilled with the results of her surgery and how it is healing. I admire her skill and knowledge and compassion. My experience at the hospital where I had surgery, and at each of the follow up visits, was better than what I expected. It's a joy to meet with her.

2023-07-12
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Shes an Amazing Dr. Shes Kind ,caring and very knowledgeable.

2023-05-25
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Johns has been absolutely amazing! She has done two surgeries in the past year for my 10 year old son, regarding his Cleft Palate. She has been thorough and has made the best decisions for his care. She has explained everything to both him and I and let us know exactly what to expect. She has answered all of our questions in a calm and courteous manner. And I really appreciate that she always includes my son in the discussion and listens and addresses his concerns. I would recommend Dr. Johns and her team to anyone and everyone. She is the best!!!!

2023-05-24
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

My son had to have surgery at two months old so you can imagine the stress it put on me to make sure he had the best surgeon. Im am beyond grateful for Dr.Johns for helping my son and our family through that hard time and for his future care. Its extremely hard to find a provider who doesnt just see you as just another patient. Dr. Johns gave us constant information every visit and she truly helped me as a mom feel comfortable as well as acknowledged how hard it is to go through that. This why I would recommend her to everyone. Your kids are your everything and they are in the best hands with Dr.Johns.

2023-04-12
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Johns is amazing and caring! We always feel we are getting the best care when we are with her!

2023-02-24
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Johns is an extremely capable and caring doctor. We know we are in good hands and that she will take good care of our daughter. We feel grateful to have such amazing healthcare in our backyard.

2023-02-23
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns was fantastic. Her bedside manner is lovely and you can tell, even upon first meeting, that she is very compassionate!

2023-02-16
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She truly was amazing. I feel comfortable with her, and all of her associates. She is amazing at her job, along with being amazing at talking to people.

2023-01-11
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Johns fixed my jaw. I was having problems eating and chewing. Even though there have been parts of the healing process that I don't like, I am going to be fine. She didn't think I was weird or different just because I don't think and talk like other people. She treated me like an adult who was very able to do a lot of things. I appreciate that.

2023-01-10
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Johns is amazing!

2022-12-16
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

We live Dr. Johns

2022-10-30
South Jordan Health Center

I went in not expecting much and was incredibly surprised with how much the doctor helped me to figure out what would be the best course for me then how well she explained everything

2022-10-27
South Jordan Health Center

Dr Johns is amazing wish I could rate her 10s on all of these questions.

2022-09-24
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Johns was wonderful. I was, and still am, a little overwhelmed how well things went and for her care.

2022-05-14
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.

2022-04-14
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Super kind, personable and patient!

2022-04-09
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.

2022-02-03
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.

2022-01-13
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.

2022-01-06
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.

2022-01-02
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".

2021-12-30
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.

2021-12-16
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

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

2021-10-14
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Johns is awesome

2021-09-23
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.

2021-07-17
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Very personable and great experience

2021-07-15
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Dr Johns was and has been incredible!

2021-06-10
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.

2021-05-06
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

great

2021-05-01
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.

2021-04-16
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. John and her staff are top notch!

2020-12-04
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

dr. johns and her whole team are amazing!

2020-10-18
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Johns is amazing. I know she genuinely cares for me as a whole person. I feel seen and valued.

2020-10-04
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

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.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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 -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery

Education history

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

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Agarwal CA, Johns D, Tanner PB, Andtbacka RHI (2018). Osseointegrated Prosthetic Ear Reconstruction in Cases of Skin Malignancy: Technique, Outcomes, and Patient Satisfaction. Ann Plast Surg, 80(1), 32-39.
  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, Sethi H, Morbia RP, Johns D, Baylan J, Lorenz HP, Khosla R (2018). Anatomical Nasal Lining Flaps for Closure of the Nasal Floor in Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip Repairs Reduce Fistulas at the Alveolus. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 142(6), 1549-1556.
  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. . Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction,
  5. Andrew TW, Baylan J, Mittermiller PA, Cheng H, Johns DN, Edwards MSB, Cheshier SH, Grant GA, Lorenz H (2018). Virtual Surgical Planning Decreases Operative Time for Isolated Single Suture and Multi-suture Craniosynostosis Repair. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 6(12), e2038.
  6. Mittermiller PA, Martin S, Johns DN, Perrault D, Jablonka EM, Khosla R (2020). Improvements in Cleft Lip Aesthetics with the Fisher Repair Compared to the Mohler Repair. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(6), e2919.
  7. Kim EN, Moss WD, Rosales MN, Lyon N, Lotz A, Yamashiro DK, Gociman BR, Siddiqi FA, Johns D (2021). Multidisciplinary Presurgical Education: Clinical Impact on Children With Orofacial Clefts Undergoing Maxillary Distraction via Rigid External Distraction. The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal, 60(1), 10556656211055411.
  8. Bautista CH, Vitale AS, Chen J, Ormiston L, Collar Yagas L, Johns D (2024). Advanced Management of Distal Lower Extremity Congenital Constriction Bands for Foot Salvage. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(9), e6181.
  9. Collar Yagas L, Bautista CH, Chen J, Tausinga TL, Kim EN, Johns DN, Gociman B (2024). Modifications to the WHISTLE Flap Procedure for Correction of Secondary Cleft Lip Deformities. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(5), e5848.
  10. Marquez JL, Patel AA, Scott KB, Sudduth JD, Eddington D, Kim E, Johns D, Kwok AC, Agarwal J (2024). A Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes between Unilateral and Bilateral Palatoplasty: Analysis of 2015-2020 Pediatric NSQIP Data. The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal, 61(12), 2002-2008.
  11. Battistini A, Marquez JL, Scaife J, Collar L, Kim E, Johns D, Yamashiro D, Gociman (2024). Cleft Lip and Palate Correction: The Utah Protocol. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 12(11), e6298.
  12. Somers S, Osborn T, Springer S, Dadzie A, Ormiston L, Patel A, Vitale A, Eddington D, Kim E, Johns (2025). Facial Feminization: Surgical Trends and Outcomes From a Single Institution. The Journal of craniofacial surgery,

Case Report

  1. Graham E, Garlick JW, Johns (2019). Congenital Amniotic Constriction Band of the Pelvis: First Reported Case and Proposed Classification Criterion. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 7(7), e2336.