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Title Vice Chair
Department Plastic Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Adult Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Amputation
  • Arm Lift
  • Arm Reconstruction
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Body Contouring
  • Body Lift
  • Body Sculpting
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Dystonia
  • Botulinum Toxin Injections
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Cancer Reconstruction
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Implant Exchange
  • Breast Reduction
  • Buttock Lift
  • Cancer Center
  • Chemical Peels
  • Cosmetic Botox Injections
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Abdomen
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast
  • Cosmetic Surgery of the Face
  • Cosmetics
  • Diep Flaps
  • Ear Lobe Repair
  • Eyelid Lifts
  • Face Transplant
  • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Facial Fracture Repair
  • Facial Implants
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Facial Surgery
  • Hernia Open Repair Surgery
  • Hyaluronic Acid Injections
  • Injectables and Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lip Enhancement
  • Lipoplasty
  • Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
  • Microvascular Reconstruction
  • Microvascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Nasal Reconstruction
  • Neck Lift
  • Noninvasive Rejuvenation
  • Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Post-Mastectomy Sensory Restoration
  • Radiesse
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Restylane
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Cancer Reconstruction
  • Skin Care
  • Skin Grafting
  • Surgery for Diseases of the Breast
  • Wrinkle Fillers
View all 64 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Aging Body
  • Breast Cancer
  • Excess Skin after Weight Loss
  • Facial Aging
  • Facial Fractures
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Lipoma
  • Lymphedema
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Mastectomy Defects
  • Melanoma
  • Moles
  • Nevus
  • Sebaceous Cysts
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Tags
  • Small Breast Size
  • Ventral Hernia
View all 20 Specialties +
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Biography

About Risal Djohan, MD

Risal Djohan, MD, is a plastic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic. He received his medical training at Finch University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School, and went on to complete a residency in General Surgery through Catholic Health Partners, Columbus Hospital. He also completed fellowships in plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Hospitals and an aesthetic surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Djohan’s special interests include facial cosmetic and plastic surgery, including face lifts (rhytidectomy) and cosmetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty), as well as Botox® and injectable fillers. Additionally, his interests include breast surgery, liposuction and tummy tucks (abdominoplasty).

He has been board-certified in both general surgery and plastic surgery. His many clinical interests include microvascular surgery and reconstruction of the breast.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Aesthetic Surgery
Cleveland, OH United States
2003

Fellowship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Plastic Surgery
Chicago, IL
2002

Fellowship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Plastic Surgery
Chicago, IL
2000

Residency - Catholic Health Partners-Columbus Hospital
General Surgery
Chicago, IL
1999

Internship - Catholic Health Partners-Columbus Hospital
General Surgery
Chicago, IL
1995

Medical Education - Finch University of Health Sciences-Chicago Medical School
MD
Chicago, IL
1994

Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery

Specialty Interests

aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, Microvascular Surgery

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 10/27/2024, Dr. Djohan has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Djohan receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • 3M Company
  • AxoGen, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

134 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

30 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Dr Djohan gave me his undivided attention. Showed concern and expressed pros and cons . Answered my questions too.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Dr.Djohan and Dr. Omar the anesthesiologist were amazing, I felt comfortable going into the surgery and felt well attended to after the surgery with the nurses -Thank you for the great experience (much gratitude)

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Dr. Djohan was great.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr Djohn is a 100% asset and brings skilled talent to CCF. So sweet and affable. Includes me In on decisions. His work as a plastic surgeon isUtter perfection. He Is very meticulous. One would never guess I had Botox and Juvedem to my face. It Is so well done. I needed a plastic surgeon. Given my appointment with him. I count my blessings.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

I have been very pleased at the warmth and kindness of Dr Djhan and his staff

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Very good doctor

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Doctor and nurses were very great

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Although I came in for a routine checkup, the Dr. Suggested an MRI be scheduled and potential for follow up procedure for a concern I expressed which was much appreciated.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

I would HIGHLY recommend this doctor due to the excellent experiences I've had.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Dr. Djohan is the best doctor I have ever had! Patient, kind and caring.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Always a friendly staff .... Excellent doctor

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Djohan has been wonderful through the whole process of my surgery and follow up care. He listens to my concerns and provided valuable information.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

I have already recommended him to others.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr Djohan was great. It was my first surgical procedure and it went flawlessly and easy. He renewed my faith in the medical community for care.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Very friendly staff and Dr. Dojhan was very patient and took the time to explain things to me In details, I have confidence in Dr. Djohan, that things will be handled to the best out come.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Will definitely recommend Dr Djohan and all the other care providers I met that day to friends and family, they were great. Big thanks.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr Djohan and staff were always very respectful and kind! Great group of folks to have for medical situations.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

He's a good surgeon. Very busy.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Wonderful doctor and staff.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Dr.Risal Djohan is a wonderful physician in every aspect. I have referred several patients to him. He is a perfectionist and shows concern. I feel like I am the only patient he has on the schedule that day as he takes the time to make sure we discuss my needs and concerns! I have been seeing Dr.Risal Djohan for several years! 5Stars!!!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

I can't stress enough how wonderful Dr. Risal Djohan is!!

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr was very fun while educating me, made the while experience remarkable I have referred friends and family to him and his staff

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Djohan is the best. He listened to my concerns, answered my questions and took care of all the issues I was having. He is so friendly and knowledgeable. I drive almost 3 hours to keep seeing him as my care provider.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Djohan is incredibly kind & caring. Made me feel utterly comfortable.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

WE are very happy with the doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Djohan's staff are wonderful. Anytime I send a My Chart message I receive and answer quickly.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

My only complaint is Dr. Djohan does not check to see if I have questions and leaved the exam room before I can ask. I have had to have the PA flag him down to get my questions answered

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Djohan really came through. His work makes me feel 'normal' again. Great outcome, kind and professional.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

My recent experiences in the Plastic surgery department have exceeded expectations. Obviously, Dr. Djohan is talented.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Superb care by Dr. Djohan and team

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