Meet Your Plastic Surgery Team
Meet Benjamin Googe, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Googe is a board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons with a special interest in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, as well as breast reconstruction. A native of New Albany, he attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Outside of work, Dr. Googe enjoys spending time with his wife, Amber Bailey Googe, a pediatrician at NMMC, and their three children. He also enjoys cooking, travel and running.
Undergraduate Education
Johns Hopkins University
Biomedical engineering, with a focus on cell and tissue engineering; graduated with honorsMedical School
University of Mississippi
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA & Alpha Omega Alpha honorsResidency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Six-year integrated plastic surgery residencyProfessional Membership
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
A Background in Research & Innovation
Dr. Googe studied biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on cell and tissue engineering. As an undergraduate, he helped design two medical devices, including a malar implant for mid-face lift procedures, and became a co-author on multiple patents.
His research has also appeared in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and has been presented at regional, national and international plastic surgery conferences.
Areas of Focus
- Cosmetic surgery of the face
- Cosmetic surgery of the body
- Complex reconstruction of the breast, face and lower extremities