Jennifer Shehan, MD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Jennifer Shehan, MD is an otolaryngologist at Boston Medical Center, specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her interests include complex reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face and neck, including facial reconstruction following skin cancer resection (Mohs surgery), functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, scar revision, lesion removal, facial rejuvenation (face/neck lift, brow lift, eyelid lift), otoplasty, facial trauma, facial nerve/facial paralysis surgery, gender affirming facial surgery, and pediatric facial surgery including cleft lip, cleft palate and microtia reconstruction.

Publications

  • Published 7/8/2026

    Jabbour N, Pelligrini W, Shehan J, Ezzat W. Dorsal Width and Functional Outcomes with use of Autospreader Flaps in Cosmetic Rhinoplasty. Aesthet Surg J. 2026 Jul 08. PMID: 42415377.

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  • Published 6/1/2026

    Lara FR, Chen JL, Shehan JN, Levi JR. An Unusual Case of Bilateral Upper and Lower Oral Cavity Cysts in a Newborn. HCA Healthc J Med. 2026; 7(3):317-320. PMID: 42500437.

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  • Published 4/14/2025

    DeVictor S, Shehan JN, Swift WM, Lindeman N, Funamura JL, Tollefson TT. Assessment of Patient Comprehension of Mohs Reconstruction Using Augmented Educational Materials in Preoperative Counselling. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2025; 27(4):350-352. PMID: 40227879.

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  • Published 4/1/2025

    Richards PQ, Ghanem N, Shehan JN, Nguyen J, Kan K, Beesley H, Weinberg JM, Ezzat WH. The Effect of Psychosocial Factors on Rhinoplasty Outcomes. Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Apr 01; 94(4):412-416. PMID: 40084973.

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  • Published 2/13/2024

    Shehan JN, Tollefson TT. Commentary on: "Complications Associated with Tranexamic Acid Use with Cutaneous Flap Surgery," by Abraham et al. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2024; 26(2):205-207. PMID: 38350150.

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Education

  • University of Nebraska, MD
  • University of Notre Dame, BS