Risal S Djohan MD
Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Plastic Surgery- Cleveland Clinic
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9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195
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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
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
- Bupivacaine Versus Liposomal Bupivacaine For Breast Pain Management After Breast Recontruction Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 30
- Integrated Imaging System for In Vivo Visualization of Free Flap Perfusion Using Indocyanine Dye Start of enrollment: 2019 Nov 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Artificial intelligence in lymphedema: A systematic review of diagnostic and clinical applications.Ceyda Buyuker, Berk B Ozmen, Suat Morkuzu, Mehmet Alper Kaya, Boran Aksakal
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2026-06-01 - Impact of radiation on conversion from implant-based to deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction.Diwakar Phuyal, Natalie Hoffner, Noam Yanay, Julia Ting, Osama Darras
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2026-06-01 - 2 citationsOptimizing Donor Site Morbidity in DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Advancements in Minimizing Anterior Fascial Defects: A Systematic Review.Diwakar Phuyal, Isaac Mordukhovich, James Gaston, Arturo J Rios-Diaz, Osama Darras
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2026-06-01
Journal Articles
- Anatomic Location of a Sensory Nerve to the Transverse Upper Gracilis (TUG) Flap: A Novel Option for Sensate Autologous Tissue ReconstructionJames Gatherwright, Rebecca Knackstedt, Risal Djohan, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Triple Mapping to Optimize Axillary Management in Breast Cancer Patients After Neoadjuvant TherapyRisal 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
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