Jeffrey T Gu, MD, MS
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About
Dr. Jeffrey Gu is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Gu's clinical expertise spans both reconstructive and cosmetic interventions for the face. These include the management of facial paralysis and synkinesis, rhinoplasty, reconstruction of facial defects following skin cancer removal (Mohs surgery), aesthetic procedures for the aging face, scar revision, benign and malignant facial skin lesion removal, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures (injectable fillers, neurotoxins, and skin resurfacing). He is trained in the full spectrum of facial plastic surgery and treats patients of all ages. He provides specialized care for patients in the Multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Microtia Clinic at Michigan Medicine.
Dr. Gu attended college at UC Berkeley where he graduated with honors. He received his medical degree from the UC Irvine School of Medicine, where he developed a passion for head and neck surgery. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the Oregon Health and Science University. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan.
Qualifications
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FellowshipUniversity of Michigan, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2023 - 2024
Clinical Fellowship
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ResidencyOregon Health and Science University Hospital, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Portland, OR, United States
2018 - 2023
Residency
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M.D., M.S.University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, United States
2013 - 2018
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B.A.University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
2007 - 2011
Research Overview
Dr. Gu's research focuses on improving outcomes in the management of facial paralysis, rhinoplasty, and other procedures performed in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Recent Publications
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Gu JT, Kumar NG, Kung TA, Rudy SF, Moyer JS, Kim JC. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 2025 Jun 25; 27 (2): 136 - 142.Journal ArticleSelective Neurectomy with Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery for Facial Synkinesis
DOI:10.1089/fpsam.2024.0240 -
Gu J, Wang T, Loyo M. 2024 Apr 17; Male Facial Rejuvination,ChapterDirect Neck Lift for Men
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Gu J, Ganesh Kumar T, Kung T, Kim JC. 2024 May 15;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterSelective Neurectomy with Regenerative Peripheral Neural Interfaces for Facial Synkinesis
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Jacobs J, Yang S, Razavi C, Howard A, Gu J, Wax MK, Li RJ, Loyo M. 2023 Oct 25;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterSterno-Omohyoid Free Flap: Dual Innervation to Ansa Cervicalis and Ansa Hypoglossi
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Warinner C, Loyo M, Gu J, Wamkpah NS, Chi JJ, Lindsay RW. Facial Plastic Surgery, 2023 Sep 22; 39 (5): 517 - 526.Journal ArticlePatient-Reported Outcomes Measures in Rhinoplasty: Need for Use and Implementation
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1769806 PMID: 37290455 -
Gu J, Krane N, Loyo M, Wax M. 2024 Apr 17; Advancements and Innovations in OMFS, ENT, and Facial Plastic Surgery,ChapterMotor nerve reconstruction of the facial nerve
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Gu J, Johnson C, Loyo M. 2024 Apr 17; Essential Facial Reanimation: A Second Opinion,ChapterAtypical Facial Paralysis
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Gu JT, Claudio N, Betts C, Sivagnanam S, Geltzeiler M, Pucci F. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, 2022 Jan 1; 12 (1): 39 - 50.Journal ArticleCharacterization of the tumor immune microenvironment of sinonasal squamous-cell carcinoma
DOI:10.1002/alr.22867 PMID: 34510766