Alan W. Johnson

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Credentials

MD

Bio

 Bio:
I enjoy a broad Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat) practice including facial trauma and reconstruction, facial plastics, hearing and voice restoration, nasal and sinus surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and general pediatric ENT surgery.  My subspecialty and research interests focus on complex facial trauma repair and medical device development.  Most importantly, I strive to connect personally with patients so that they feel supported, understood, and empowered in their care. 

Expertise (we are looking for your subspecialty here):  
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 
Facial trauma care
Mohs surgery reconstruction 
Functional rhinoplasty. 

Education (undergrad, grad school, med school and residencies, as applicable)
Undergrad:  Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering)
Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School 
Graduate School: University of Minnesota Department of Otolarynology - Head & Neck Surgery (Masters of Science)
Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School - Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 

Board Certifications
American Board of Otolarynology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 

Awards and Recognitions
Lead inventor of Minne Ties (Dental Occlusion Ties), an FDA cleared technology for jaw fractures and associated surgeries
Senior Innovation Fellowship - Earl Bakken Medical Device Center - University of Minnesota

Professional Associations
·       American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
·       American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Fellow
·       AO CMF North America - Member
·       Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
·       University of Minnesota’s Institute for Engineering in Medicine

Publications (2 - 3 selected publications; any criteria you want, but let me know if you just want me to grab your most recent ones; we will link to PubMed to show all publications)
 
Dental Occlusion Ties: A Rapid, Safe, and Non-Invasive Maxillo-Mandibular Fixation Technology – Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology (April 2017) A Johnson, MD, MS
    
New Medical Device and Therapeutic Approvals in Otolaryngology: State of the Art Review of 2022 – OTO Open (Jan 2024) F Wu, …, A Johnson, …, O Ahmed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Alan+W.+Johnson