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

Available to mentor

Jeffrey T Gu, MD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • About
  • Qualifications
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
  • 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 is also a member of the Multidisciplinary Facial Nerve team 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, 2024
    • Residency
      Oregon Health and Science University Hospital, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 2023
    • M.D., M.S.
      University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, 2018
    • B.A.
      University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 2011
    Research Overview

    Author of more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, 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 See All Publications
    • Chapter
      Direct Neck Lift for Men.
      Gu JT, Wang TD, Loyo M. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am, 2024 Aug; 32: 353 - 360. DOI:10.1016/j.fsc.2024.02.004
      PMID: 38936992
    • 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 Plast Surg, 2023 Oct; 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. 2023 Aug 28; Advancements and Innovations in OMFS, ENT, and Facial Plastic Surgery,
    • Chapter
      Atypical Facial Paralysis
      Gu J, Johnson C, Loyo M. 2022 Mar 30; 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. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 2022 Jan; 12 (1): 39 - 50. DOI:10.1002/alr.22867
      PMID: 34510766
    • Journal Article
      The Effect of a Consumer Nose Reshaper on Nasal Tip Projection and the Perceived Attractiveness of Asian Females.
      Hu AC, Hong EM, Dunn BS, Gu JT, Wong BJF. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 2021 23 (4): 314 - 315. DOI:10.1089/fpsam.2020.0415
      PMID: 33373543
    • Chapter
      Cartilage reshaping
      Gu JT, Wong BJF. 2020 Mar 25; Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 153 - 174. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-29604-9_13
    • Journal Article
      Objective measures and the standardized letter of recommendation in the otolaryngology residency match.
      Hu AC, Gu JT, Wong BJF. Laryngoscope, 2020 Mar; 130 (3): 603 - 608. DOI:10.1002/lary.28054
      PMID: 31063586