Dr Bonaparte’s Rhinoplasty Philosophy

“The goal of rhinoplasty surgery is to get a natural result that compliments your unique facial features. A successful rhinoplasty draws attention away from the nose and helps draw attention to those facial features many people want highlighted, such as their eyes, while achieving an overall facial balance. A rhinoplasty is a unique and individually tailored procedure. The best rhinoplasty is one that helps you achieve this facial balance”

Dr Bonaparte’s Office and Surgery Sites

Dr Bonaparte is proud to be a member of the Capital Surgeons of The Ottawa Derm Center. Dr Bonaparte’s primary office is located at The Ottawa Derm Center, Ottawa’s Premier Clinic, serving Surgical and Dermatological patients. Our team consists of a Head and Neck Surgeon (Dr Bonaparte) a body Plastic Surgeon (Dr Chitte), Dermatologists, Skin Care Specialists and Nurses. We have the experience and skill set to help you with all your needs, from start to finish.

The Ottawa Derm Center has a large selection of laser and non-surgical treatment options as well as a procedure room for minor skin procedures

Dr Bonaparte performs surgery at a variety of Hospitals in the Ottawa Area.

Dr James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Dr James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC is a Head and Neck Surgeon specializing and practicing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Dr Bonaparte moved to Ottawa in 2007 to pursue a career in Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr Bonaparte has received several awards and recognition for both his surgical skills as well as his academic achievements. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 2013 he has completed a prestigious fellowship and two day Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery board certification examination with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of only two surgeons in Ottawa who have completed this internationally recognized training. Dr Bonaparte’s research has gained international attention and he has been featured in numerous print magazines as well as a segment on Good Morning America.

Academic and Surgical Training

After leaving his home in Cape Breton, Dr Bonaparte moved to Halifax to attend Dalhousie University. He completed an Honours degree in Kinesiology (BScK) after which he completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree.  During this time, he completed a 2 year thesis on wheelchair stability and design with Dr Lee Kirby. Dr Bonaparte had the pleasure of presenting his research to iconic Canadians including Rick Hansen. Dr Bonaparte was awarded the prestigious award for top research by the North American Rehabilitation and Engineering Society (RESNA).

After completing his MSc, Dr Bonaparte was accepted into The Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University. It was during this time his love of surgery developed. He was then accepted into a highly competitive residency training program at The University of Ottawa, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. It was during his residency training whereby he developed an interest in Facial Plastic Surgery.

He was then accepted into one of only two highly competitive fellowship programs in Canada. During this time Dr Bonaparte worked with some of the most accomplished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in North America. He was one of only two people chosen in Canada for this fellowship specializing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery by the prestigious American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. During this time, he worked with one of the top Facial Plastic Surgeons in North America, Dr David Ellis. Dr Bonaparte also has had the opportunity to train with some of the top Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in North America. He was fortunate to have work with Dr Peter Adamson, considered one of the top Rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. Dr Bonaparte has also worked with Dr Jeffrey Spiegel of Boston, an expert in facial reconstructive as well as Dr Edwin Williams III, one of North America’s top facelift surgeons.

Research, Awards and Teaching

As an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Dr Bonaparte is responsible for teaching and training Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery to surgical residents and medical students in Ottawa. He has been invited to teach and present research findings at both national and international meetings. He is considered an expert in issues regarding facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is thus responsible for reviewing other surgeons’ articles for the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The Cleveland Clinic Medical Journal. Dr James P. Bonaparte has been featured as an expert in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive surgery in articles for both the CBC and The Ottawa Citizen.

Dr Bonaparte has been inducted in the Realself Hall of Fame after being chosen by them as one of the top Cosmetic Surgeons.

Click here to view and access some of Dr Bonaparte’s Published Research

Research and Awards

Dr James P. Bonaparte has quickly become a respected researcher in the field of facial plastic surgery, cosmetic facial surgeon and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He has won numerous international research awards including the prestigious John Orlando Roe Award in 2014. This award is given yearly by the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery to the surgical fellow who produces the top facial plastic surgery research paper. In 2013, he was awarded the Kris Conrad Merit Award given yearly by the University of Toronto to a young Facial Plastic Surgeon who distinguishes themselves by achieving the highest level of expertise in the performance of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr James P. Bonaparte was very grateful and humbled by both these awards.

Dr Bonaparte was recognized as one of the Top 100 Facial Surgeons in the World by Realself.com.

In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Poliquin Resident Research Award given to the Canadian Head and Neck Surgical resident who produces the top research paper in Canada. Dr James P. Bonaparte’s achievements date back to 2000 when we was awarded the prestigious Rehabilitation and Engineering Society of North America’s Research and Design Competition award in Orlando, Florida. Dr James P. Bonaparte prides himself on producing cutting edge and high quality research. He believes that conducting this research allows him to both advance the field of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and to ensure he stays current and a part of a quickly advancing and ever evolving field.

Personal Life and Other Achievements

On a more personal level, Dr James P. Bonaparte is originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Dr James P. Bonaparte prides himself on friendly, honest and professional interactions with all of his patients. Being a Cape Bretoner, he understands the value of hard work as well as value money. Dr James P. Bonaparte grew up in a working class family as his father was a steelworker and his mother worked her way up from being a clerk at a bank to an executive. He learned a lot from his parents and continues to rely on the skills and work ethic they instilled in him. Dr Bonaparte will do what he can to ensure you get the most value out of any service you require at our clinic. He continues to embrace the good natured and friendly attitudes he encountered while growing up in the Maritimes and believes in treating all of his patients this way. As they say, you can take the person out of the Maritimes, but you can’t take the Maritimes out of the person.

Dr Bonaparte (Jamie) is also the father of Kirwan. Kirwan’s interests include Paw Patrol, Daft Punk, basketball and watching The Toronto Blue Jays.

Dr Bonaparte is also an accomplished musician and artist. As a Musician, he has won 2 East Coast Music Awards, 2 Capital Music Awards and has played guitar, bass and keyboards live across North America, including the main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest. He was performed and recorded music with artists including Sune Rose Wagner (The Raveonettes), Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction), A Flock of Seagulls, Berlin and Liam Howe (The Sneaker Pimps). He has won numerous awards for his soundtrack work on short films including a film that has won over 10 international festival awards (Watch here). Dr Bonaparte also conducts research assessing music appreciation and learning in adult and pediatric patients with hearing loss.

Dr Bonaparte believes that possessing a mind and talent for art is a requirement for cosmetic facial surgery, both from a technical point of view as well as an aesthetic point of view. In the past he has performed and recorded with many musicians, some who have gone on to achieve national and international recognition and awards. In his spare time, he continues to perform music and is working part time on a music program in Jazz Guitar from Berkley Collage of Music. In addition to his music, he has been fortunate to have had some of his photography published online and in books.