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Michael Johns III, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles General Medical Center

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Los Angeles, CA

Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Professor - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; Director, USC Voice Center; Director, Division of Laryngology; University of Southern California

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Summary

  • Michael M. Johns III, M.D.
    Director, USC Voice Center
    Professor, USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
    University of Southern California
    carusodept@med.usc.edu
    http://ent.keckmedicine.org


    Dr. Johns is a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Michigan and trained as a research fellow through their National Institute of Health T32 program. He then pursued a fellowship in laryngology and care of the professional voice at the Vanderbilt Voice Center at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Johns was awarded high honors during his academic career, including membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is the director of the USC Voice Center at the University of Southern California, pursing research, teaching and clinical care, with a specific interest in laryngeal dystonia, geriatric laryngology and the aging voice.

Clinical Expertise

  • Laryngology, Voice disorders, Laryngoplasty, Laryngeal neoplasms, Stroboscopy, Laryngoscopy, Vocal cord paralysis, Spasmodic dysphonia

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Laryngology, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2001 - 2010
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Castle Connoly, 2009-2019
  • Top Throat Doctors Billboard Magazine, 2015
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Chair, Voice Committee - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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