Risal S Djohan MD

Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Plastic Surgery- Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195
Phone+1 800-223-2273

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Summary

Dr. Risal Djohan is a plastic surgeon in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 23 years. He is experienced in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, breast surgery, burn management, and plastic and reconstructive microsurgery.

Education & Training

University of ChicagoResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2000 - 2002
Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)Residency, Surgery, 1994 - 1999
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1994

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2002 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2019
IL State Medical License 1994 - 2014
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2015-2017

Clinical Trials

Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer in Very High Risk Patients Start of enrollment: 2019 May 31
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
Bupivacaine Versus Liposomal Bupivacaine For Breast Pain Management After Breast Recontruction Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 30
Withdrawn
Phase 2
Integrated Imaging System for In Vivo Visualization of Free Flap Perfusion Using Indocyanine Dye Start of enrollment: 2019 Nov 22
WITHDRAWN
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Antidepressants and postoperative complications in breast reduction surgery: A retrospective association study.
John Yuxuan Ha, Victor F A Almeida, Fernando Ribeiro Duraes, Manoela Dantas, Diwakar Phuyal
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2026-08-01
ASO Visual Abstract: Targeted Multidisciplinary Continuous Improvement Process Reduces Time to Breast Cancer Surgery with Immediate Reconstruction.
Pooja M Varman, Rahul Rangan, Amanda Maggiotto, Vincent Wu, Risal Djohan
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-07-15
Targeted Multidisciplinary Continuous Improvement Process Reduces Time to Breast Cancer Surgery with Immediate Reconstruction.
Pooja M Varman, Rahul Rangan, Amanda Maggiotto, Vincent Wu, Risal Djohan
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-07-14

Journal Articles

Anatomic Location of a Sensory Nerve to the Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) Flap: A Novel Option for Sensate Autologous Tissue Reconstruction
James Gatherwright, Rebecca Knackstedt, Risal Djohan, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Triple Mapping to Optimize Axillary Management in Breast Cancer Patients After Neoadjuvant Therapy
Risal Djohan, Stephanie Valente, Graham Schwarz, Stephen Grobmyer, Sabrina Shilad, Annals of Surgical Oncology

Authored Content

Anatomic Location of a Sensory Nerve to the Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) Flap: A Novel Option for Sensate Autologous Tissue ReconstructionSeptember 2018

Press Mentions

Breast Cancer Patients Lose Feeling in Their Chest After Mastectomies, the Cleveland Clinic Is Fixing ThatOctober 11th, 2019
Innovative Breast Reconstruction Surgery Helps Cancer Survivor Feel Whole AgainOctober 4th, 2019
Implants or Tissue Transfer: What’s Right for You After a Mastectomy?May 9th, 2017