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

Michael Johns III MD

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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  • 1450 San Pablo StSte 5100Los Angeles, CA 90033

  • Phone+1 323-442-5790

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Johns III is an otolaryngologist specializing in laryngology and voice disorders, based in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, respectively. He holds positions as professor and division chief of laryngology and is the director of the USC Voice Center in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC and Los Angeles General Medical Center since 2015. Dr. Johns' expertise includes voice, swallowing and airway disorders. He has conducted clinical trials on novel treatments for voice disorders and is widely published in the field's top peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly from 2009-present.

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
    University of MichiganResidency, 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

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2028
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2001 - 2010
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Castle Connoly, 2009-2025
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Cerner Patient Portal and Powerchart, Cerner Corporation, 2015, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2015, 2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Stevie Nicks Donates $3m to Medical School to Recognize Her Voice Doctor
    Stevie Nicks Donates $3m to Medical School to Recognize Her Voice DoctorJune 6th, 2026
  • What Is Wrong with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Voice? Why RFK Jr.'S Voice Sounds so Raspy
    What Is Wrong with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Voice? Why RFK Jr.'S Voice Sounds so RaspyJanuary 30th, 2025

Committees

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

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