Jeffrey T Gu, MD, MS

Jeffrey Gu
Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology Education Lead
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Jeffrey T Gu, MD, MS
Jeffrey Gu
Clinical Assistant Professor
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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

    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2023 - 2024
      Clinical Fellowship
    • Residency
      Oregon Health and Science University Hospital, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Portland, OR, United States
      2018 - 2023
      Residency
    • M.D., M.S.
      University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, United States
      2013 - 2018
    • 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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    • Journal Article
      Selective Neurectomy with Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery for Facial Synkinesis
      Gu JT, Kumar NG, Kung TA, Rudy SF, Moyer JS, Kim JC. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 2025 Jun 25; 27 (2): 136 - 142. DOI:10.1089/fpsam.2024.0240
    • Chapter
      Direct Neck Lift for Men
      Gu J, Wang T, Loyo M. 2024 Apr 17; Male Facial Rejuvination,
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Selective Neurectomy with Regenerative Peripheral Neural Interfaces for Facial Synkinesis
      Gu J, Ganesh Kumar T, Kung T, Kim JC. 2024 May 15;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Sterno-Omohyoid Free Flap: Dual Innervation to Ansa Cervicalis and Ansa Hypoglossi
      Jacobs J, Yang S, Razavi C, Howard A, Gu J, Wax MK, Li RJ, Loyo M. 2023 Oct 25;
    • Journal Article
      Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in Rhinoplasty: Need for Use and Implementation
      Warinner C, Loyo M, Gu J, Wamkpah NS, Chi JJ, Lindsay RW. Facial Plastic Surgery, 2023 Sep 22; 39 (5): 517 - 526. DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1769806
      PMID: 37290455
    • Chapter
      Motor nerve reconstruction of the facial nerve
      Gu J, Krane N, Loyo M, Wax M. 2024 Apr 17; Advancements and Innovations in OMFS, ENT, and Facial Plastic Surgery,
    • Chapter
      Atypical Facial Paralysis
      Gu J, Johnson C, Loyo M. 2024 Apr 17; Essential Facial Reanimation: A Second Opinion,
    • Journal Article
      Characterization of the tumor immune microenvironment of sinonasal squamous-cell carcinoma
      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. DOI:10.1002/alr.22867
      PMID: 34510766