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Meet Your Plastic Surgery Team

Dr. Benjamin Googe

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.

Education & Training
  • Undergraduate Education 
    Johns Hopkins University 
    Biomedical engineering, with a focus on cell and tissue engineering; graduated with honors

  • Medical School 
    University of Mississippi 
    Graduated with a 4.0 GPA & Alpha Omega Alpha honors

  • Residency 
    University of Mississippi Medical Center 
    Six-year integrated plastic surgery residency

  • Professional 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

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