Nate Jowett
MD, PhD, FRCSC
Dr. Jowett combines biomedical engineering and microsurgical expertise in a focused practice spanning facial palsy and facial nerve reconstruction, Bell's palsy management, and deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery.
View Dr. Jowett's academic publications on Google Scholar and ORCID, and his Harvard faculty profile on Harvard Catalyst. View Dr. Jowett's profile on Healthgrades.
Performing complex nerve reconstruction at Mass Eye and Ear, Boston.
The Engineer-Surgeon
Dr. Jowett's path to surgery was unconventional. Starting with an Honors BSc in Physics and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, he approached medicine not just as a clinician, but as a scientist seeking to solve fundamental problems in nerve repair.
After completing his medical degree at the University of Toronto and residency at McGill University, he pursued dual fellowship training in Head & Neck Oncology in Germany and Facial Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
For nearly a decade, he served as Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Surgical Photonics & Engineering Laboratory. There, he didn't just practice surgery—he pioneered it. His lab secured over $5 Million in funding to develop laser-based nerve repair technologies.
Why This Matters For You
Facial paralysis is a complex electrical and mechanical failure. Dr. Jowett's engineering background allows him to see the face as a dynamic system, enabling him to design reanimation procedures that restore not just static symmetry, but genuine, emotional expression.
International Teaching & Surgical Expertise
International recognition grounded in invited lectures, visiting professorships, and surgical teaching across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Singapore
Invited Professor, Saudi Arabia
Live Surgery Demo, Taiwan
From Physicist to Facial Reconstruction and Facelift Expert
Global training and experience. Biomedical innovation. A career dedicated to facial reconstruction and facelift surgery.
Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Faculty & Lab Director
Assistant Professor and Director, Surgical Photonics & Engineering Laboratory
Awards & Recognition
Detweiler Travelling Fellowship (Royal College of Surgeons)
Banting & Best Award (CIHR)
John F. & Evangeline M. Davis Award (Biomedical Engineering PhD)
Outstanding Paper (ASPN/ASRM Joint Session)
Nominations for Excellence in Mentoring (Harvard)
Over $5M in Research Funding (NIH, DoD)
More Than A Surgeon
Dr. Jowett's dedication extends beyond the operating room. He is a committed endurance athlete who has completed 8 Boston Marathons.
Combining his passion for running with his professional mission, he has personally fundraised over $50,000 through marathon running to support nerve regeneration research, directly contributing to the advancements that help his patients today.
At home, he is a dedicated husband and father to six children. This deep commitment to family informs the compassionate, patient-centered care he provides to every individual who walks through his doors.
Start Your Journey
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