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Jacqueline Greene, MD
Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon
Specialties
- ENT Head and Neck (Otolaryngology)Facial Nerve Disorders, Facial Plastic Surgery, General Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Surgery
Practice Locations
Appointment Information
About Jacqueline Greene, MD
Jacqueline Greene, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with expertise in facial nerve disorders, facial paralysis, and complex facial and nasal reconstruction. She performs facial reanimation surgery (e.g. gracilis free muscle transfer for smile reanimation, facial nerve repair and nerve transfers); facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; and medical and surgical care for ear, nose and throat conditions.
As an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Greene trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She also conducts research in facial reanimation, neural regeneration, and bioengineering, which has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her interests include biomaterials and bioelectronics, tissue engineering, neural regeneration and translational research.
Dr. Greene completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. She did her residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Greene earned her medical degree from the UC San Diego School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Society of Peripheral Nerve.
Dr. Greene is conversant in Spanish and French.
UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Head and Neck Surgery.
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans AcceptedMedical Degree
- UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
Residency
- Northwestern University, School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Gender
- Female
Date Joined Staff
- 2019-08-01
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Facial Nerve Disorders
- Facial and Nasal Reconstruction
- Facial Paralysis
- Facial Reanimation Surgery (Smile Surgery)
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
News
Donna's Story: Acoustic Neuroma Treatment
When Donna was diagnosed with a rare, non-cancerous brain tumor, called an acoustic neuroma, she decided to take action and become involved in her health. She learned about her condition and searched, far and wide, for a care team that would be a good fit for her. In this video, she discusses her decision to come to UC San Diego Health for treatment and her road to recovery after a successful surgery to remove the tumor. Her story is empowering and gives us all strength to face into whatever comes our way honestly and with grace.
