Curriculum Vitae
Justin R. Johnsen, M.D
PERSONAL DATA:
Born August 17th 1969, Salt Lake City, Utah
Married, with six children
Email: **************@*****.***
Phone: 801-***-****
CURRENT POSITIONS:
Luminary/laser instructor – Lumenis Laser 2013 – present
Instructor/lecturer – Eclipse laser and Esthetics 2015 - present
Laser Instructor for National Institute of Medical Aesthetics 2015 - present
Instructor AKH Laser and Injection CME courses 2015 - present
PAST EMPLOYMENT:
Assistant professor of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic,
Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery, Duke University Eye Center 2004 – 2006
Medical/surgical director RenewMD medical spa 2006 – 2008
Medical Spa Consultant – Juene Fusion 2006 - 2010
Oculofacial plastic surgeon at Emerald Coast Eye 2008 – 2009
Medical/Surgical director - Utah Eye and Facial Plastic Surgery 2009 – 2016
Medical/surgical director – VisageMD medical spa 2009 – 2016
Medical director – Skin Science Institute of Medical Aesthetics 2011 - 2016
Medical/surgical director – Prairie Medical Spa 2016 – 2018
Physician/Surgeon – Wave Plastic Surgery 2018 - 2019
EDUCATION
B.S. Biology University of Utah 1990 - 1994
B.A. Spanish University of Utah 1990 - 1994
M.D. Emory University Medical School 1995 - 1999
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship LDS Hospital, SLC Utah 1999 - 2000
Residency Vanderbilt University (Ophthalmology) 2000 - 2003
Fellowship Michigan center for Oculoplastic surgery 2003 - 2004
HONORS AND AWARDS
Consumer research council of America – Top Ophthalmologist 2010
Patient’s choice awards – most compassionate doctor 2011
Patient’s choice awards – Utah’s favorite physicians 2011
Consumer research council of America – Top Ophthalmologist 2011
Consumer research council of America – Top Ophthalmologist 2012
Consumer research council of America – Top Ophthalmologist 2013
Vitals – Top ten doctors - top ten ophthalmologist specialists 2014
Leading Physicians of the World – Top Ophthalmologist 2015
Who’s who - top doctor – oculofacial plastic surgeon 2015
Marquis who’s who – top doctor – oculofacial plastic surgeon 2016
American registry – Americans Most honored Professionals 2017
Marquis who’s who – top doctor – oculofacial plastic surgeon 2017
American registry – Americans Most honored Professionals 2018
Marquis who’s who – top doctor – oculofacial plastic surgeon 2018
Distinguished Doctor Designation 2018
Marquis who’s who -lifetime achievement award – oculofacial plastic surgeon 2018
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
Most Efficient Intern Award, LDS Hospital 1999 - 2000
Thomas S. Powell Scholar, Emory Medical School 1995
B.P. of America National Merit Scholar 1990
University of Utah Honors at Entrance Scholar 1990
University of Utah Biology Scholar 1990
University of Utah Psychology Scholar 1990
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society 1994
Golden Key Honors Society 1994
Alpha Delta Epsilon Medical Honor Society 1992
University of Utah Dean List Member 1990 - 1994
University of Utah Presidents Award Recipient 1990 - 1994
University of Salamanca Spanish History Valedictorian 1992
University of Utah Anatomy Teaching assistant 1992 - 1994
University of Utah Anatomy tutor 1992 - 1994
University of Utah Biology tutor 1990 - 1994
University of Utah Chemistry tutor 1990 - 1994
University of Utah Spanish tutor 1990 - 1994
University of Utah Math tutor 1990 – 1994
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology 2001 - Pres
American Medical Association 1997 - 2010
North Carolina Medical Society 2004 - 2006
Certified American Board of Ophthalmology 2006 - Pres
Utah Ophthalmology Society 2006 – Pres
Florida Ophthalmology Society 2008 – 2011
Illinois Ophthalmology Society 2016 - Pres
LICENSURE
State of Utah 2006-present
State of Florida 2008-2010
State of North Carolina 2004-2006
State of Illinois 2015 – present
State of California 2018 - present
NON-ACADEMIC AWARDS AND PUBLIC SERVICE
United Way Service Volunteer 2012 - Pres
Tennessee Performing Arts Center Member 2001 - 2003
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Member 1998 – Pres.
Atlanta Area Literacy Drive Organizer 1997
Atlanta Preservation Society Member 1997 – 1999
Bennion Community Center director, Inner City Schools Outreach Program 1990 - 1994
BCC director, Spanish Tutoring Program 1993 - 1994
BCC director, Befriend the Elderly Program 1991 - 1993
BCC director, Service Outreach Program 1990 - 1991
Utah Winter Special Olympics Organization Committee 1992
Utah Winter Special Olympics Medical Services Chair 1992
Associated Students of the University of Utah Activities Committee Member 1991 – 1993
Associated Students of the University of Utah Homecoming Activities Chair 1992
University of Utah Homecoming 10k Organizer 1993
Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barcelona, Spain 1988 - 1990
CURRENT HOSPITAL AFILLIATIONs
Hoag Hospital – Newport Beach, CA
Cedar Sinai – Los Angeles California – in application
PAPERS
The Incidence of Alcohol and Drug Related Ocular Trauma at a Major Trauma Center. Larson, T.A., Johnsen, J., and Mawn, L.A. Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Joint Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 23-26, 2004.
All-Terrain Vehicle Related Ocular Injury. Henry, M., Larson, T., Johnsen, J., and Mawn L. Presented at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 22-23, 2004.
Nuero-ophthalmic manifestations of patients with closed head injuries. Spoor, T.C. M.D., Johnsen, J. M.D., Blodgett, D. M.D. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology + North American Neuro-ophthalmologic Society Poster 2004
Incidence of Epiretinal Membranes in Optic nerve sheath fenestration patients. Spoor, T.C. M.D., Johnsen, J. M.D., Blodgett, D. M.D. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
Incidence of adverse ocular reactions in rabbit controls resulting from ear vein injections of cellulose acetate from the Hemasure® LeukoNet Prestorage Leukoreuction Blood Filtration System. Sippy, B. M.D., Johnsen, J., Grossniclaus, H. M.D., Edelhauser, H., PhD. Morbidity and Mortality weekly report, CDC 1999
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Currently engaged inan endoscopic brow lift study for Ethicon® Surgical
Energy absorption profile and depth penetration of ablative and non ablative fractional modalities in aesthetic skin tightening lasers – Johnsen, J., M.D. – Duke University.
Circumferential char depth of CO2 laser used during incisional surgical procedures – Johnsen, J., M.D. – Duke University
Fibrin crosshatched matrix with embedded microspheres for skin graft adherence in animal models –Johnsen, J., M.D. – Duke University
Endoscopic brow lift procedures with Fibrin and Thrombin sealant as primary fixation device in lieu of titanium or Endotyne® fixation devices – Johnsen, J., M.D. – Duke University
Endocanalicular laser assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy, a case study – Johnsen, J., M.D. – Duke University and Harvard University
The Incidence and type of ocular trauma in among ATV users. - Johnsen, J., M.D., Henry, M. M.D., Mawn, L. M.D. – Vanderbilt University
The Incidence of alcohol and drug related ocular trauma in a major trauma setting. - Johnsen, J., M.D., Henry, M. M.D., Mawn, L. M.D. - Vanderbilt University
The Incidence and aspects of ocular trauma in a major trauma center. -Johnsen, J., M.D. - University
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia in Siblings. Johnsen, J. M.D., Donahue, S.P. M.D., Ph.D. Submitted – Archives of Ophthalmology
Transscleral Contact Diode Laser Cyclophotocoagulation (TCDLC) in the setting of Failed Trabeculectomy and Good Visual Acuity. Johnsen, J. M.D. Joos, K.M. M.D., Ph.D., Submitted – Archives of Ophthalmology
Morbidity and Mortality actuarial of renal dialysis patients undergoing cardiac procedures. Johnsen, J., Gott, J. M.D., Pusakas, J. M.D., Wright, C. R.N.
Post Sternotomy Closure Infection Rates in Pediatric Cardiac Procedures. Johnsen, J. M.S., Kanter, K. M.D.
Cytokines and rejection of mouse cardiac allograft. Carlquist JF. Et al. Transplantation.1996, 62(8):1160-6.
University of Utah Biochemical Institute for Artificial Organs – Artificial Heart Program. Olson, D. M.D.