G. Nina Lu, MD
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G. Nina Lu, MD
Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology [ENT] - head and neck surgery
- Facial plastic reconstructive surgery
Locations
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
About Guanning Nina Lu
Dr. Lu is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon within the Department of Otolaryngology. She completed her fellowship training in facial plastic surgery at Johns Hopkins with expertise in treating facial paralysis and leads the facial nerve center at the University of Washington. Originally from Houston, Tx, she completed her otolaryngology residency at the University of Kansas after graduating from Northwestern University’s honors program in medical education. Dr. Lu specializes in complex reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the face, head, and neck, including microsurgical reconstruction, facial reanimation, skin cancer reconstruction, microtia, functional and aesthetic septorhinoplasty, and craniofacial trauma.
She has a clinical and research focus in treating patients with facial nerve disorders causing facial palsy (or facial paralysis). She is the only surgeon at the University of Washington who routinely performs selective neurolysis and myectomy for incomplete facial paralysis and gracilis-free muscle transfer for facial reanimation. She also performs functional and aesthetic surgeries of the face, including rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, and brow lift, and utilizes this expertise synergistically to improve outcomes for those patients requiring facial reconstruction.
Personal Interests
Dr. Lu enjoys hiking, traveling, and painting during her free time.
Education and Training
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Johns Hopkins Hospital: Dept of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryFellowship, 2019, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Kansas: Dept of OtolaryngologyResidency, 2018, OtolaryngologyFeinberg School of MedicineMedical Education, 2013, Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology, 2019, American Board of Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 2019, American Board of Fac. Plastic & Recon. Surgery