Romaine Fitzgerald Johnson MD MPH, FACS (He/Him)
Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center Associate Dean for Student Affairs, The O'Donnell School of Public Health; The Beth and Marvin "Cub" Culbertson Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology; Editor in Chief, Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, The Triological Society
5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Fax+1 214-456-6086
Overview of Dr. Johnson
Dr. Romaine F. Johnson, MD MPH FACS, is Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health and Professor in the Department of Health Data Science & Biostatistics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He concurrently serves as Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, where he holds the Beth and Marvin C. “Cub” Culbertson Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology and serves as Director of Quality & Safety.
Dr. Johnson earned his MD from Drexel University School of Medicine and completed his otolaryngology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He holds an MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, reflecting his commitment to population health and health equity.
As a nationally recognized leader in pediatric otolaryngology, Dr. Johnson directs the Pediatric Voice and Swallowing Clinic at Children’s Health and previously served as Medical Director of the Children’s Health Airway Management Program. His research focuses on pediatric tracheostomy outcomes, health disparities, and quality improvement, with over 110 peer-reviewed publications. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology and is Principal Investigator on CDC-funded research examining juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
Dr. Johnson’s dedication to diversity and inclusion is exemplified through his leadership roles, including Past President of the Harry Barnes Medical Society. He has received numerous honors, including the D Magazine Best Doctors designation for over 15 years and multiple Distinguished Service Awards from the American Academy of Otolaryngology. His innovative work in surgical quality improvement and multidisciplinary care has established new standards for pediatric airway management nationwide.
Education & Training
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2004 - 2006
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 - 2004- Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2028
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2008
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distingush Service Award American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2022
- Fellow American Laryngological Association, 2019
- Fellow The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc., aka The Triological Society,, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Sleep Efficiency in Pediatric Patients.Basir S Mansoor, Matthew Zhang, Asim Mohamed, Ahmed Abdi, Romaine F Johnson
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2026-04-01 - The Effect of Tonsillectomy on Sleep Architecture in Pediatric Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Basir S Mansoor, Matthew Zhang, Varun Pasapula, Stephen R Chorney, Yann-Fuu Kou
The Laryngoscope. 2026-04-01 - Age-Related Differences in Sleep Measures Among Pediatric Patients With Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing.Matthew Zhang, Basir Mansoor, Stephen R Chorney, Yann-Fuu Kou, Cynthia S Wang
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2026-04-01
Journal Articles
- Tracheostomy Demographics and Outcomes Among Pediatric Patients Ages 18 Years or Younger—United States 2012Gopi B Shah, Mark Sakai, Romaine F Johnson, The Laryngoscope
- Postoperative Respiratory Complications and Racial Disparities Following Inpatient Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Cross‐Sectional StudyGopi B Shah, Romaine F Johnson, Mark Sakai, Ron B Mitchell, The Laryngoscope
Press Mentions
New Study Estimates Bleeding Rates in Children After TonsillectomyApril 6th, 2023- UT Southwestern Researchers Create Model to Assess Post-Tonsillectomy Bleed RatesMarch 31st, 2023
- UTSW Study Recommends Screening for Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Underweight ChildrenJanuary 7th, 2022
Grant Support
- Endowed Professorship in Pediatric OtolaryngologyBeth and Marvin "Cub" Culbertson Endowment2022–Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- National Medical AssociationMember
- The Triological SocietyFellow
- The Harry Barnes Medical SocietyMember
External Links
- Faculty Profilehttps://utswmed.org/doctors/romaine-johnson/
- YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMyWMjLbWbi_jM_tk7-57eg
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
Anthem Blue Access PPO
Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
BCBS Texas BlueChoice
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
First Choice
First Health PPOGreat West PPO
Health Net Oregon PPO
HealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
ODS Network
Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
Providence Health System Personal Option
Sagamore Health Plus
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
