Dana N. Johns

Dr. Dana N. Johns is an Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, practicing at Primary Children's Hospital, South Jordan Health Center, and Utah Valley Hospital with operating privileges at University of Utah Hospital. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, and gender-affirming procedures.

Dr. Johns received her foundational training at Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. in Neuroscience) and Thomas Jefferson Medical College (M.D.), followed by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at the University of Utah and Cleft and Craniofacial fellowship at Stanford University.

• Undergraduate: B.A. in Neuroscience, Franklin & Marshall College
• Medical Degree: M.D., Thomas Jefferson Medical College
• Residency: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Utah
• Fellowship: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Stanford University

Her research focuses on cleft lip/palate (including the Utah Protocol), craniosynostosis management, and congenital anomalies like microtia and amniotic band syndrome. She pioneers techniques in facial feminization, ear reconstruction, and vascular anomaly treatment with emphasis on multidisciplinary care and surgical innovation.

Analysis of her 12 publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent themes: protocol standardization for cleft surgery, application of virtual surgical planning to reduce operative time, and outcome optimization for complex craniofacial reconstructions. Her work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based improvements in pediatric surgical safety and aesthetics.

Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials.

Dr. Johns maintains active clinical mentoring but no formal advisees are listed. Grant funding details are not provided in available texts.

She leads multidisciplinary craniofacial teams at Primary Children's Hospital integrating orthodontics, speech pathology, and genetics, while collaborating with Stanford University on craniofacial research initiatives.