Dr. Jon Paul Pepper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jon-Paul Pepper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, particularly focusing on surgical treatments for facial paralysis. He leads the Stanford Facial Nerve Center since 2017, where his expertise encompasses facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, facelift procedures, rhinoplasty, and skin cancer reconstruction. Dr. Pepper completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University, majoring in Neuroscience, and earned his M.D. from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated with the highest honors. Following this, he trained in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan and completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the same institution. He has received numerous awards for his achievements in medical education and research, including the Jack R. Anderson Award for highest national board score in facial plastic surgery. His current NIH-funded research explores regenerative strategies to enhance nerve regeneration in facial paralysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, specialized in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face.

Awards

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Faculty Scholar Award

2015-01-01
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Research Scholar Award

2015-01-01
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Research Scholar Award

2014-01-01
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Jack Anderson Award

2013-01-01
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Dr. Paul Holinger Resident Research Award

2010-01-01

Courses

OTOHNS 299 OTOHNS 399 MED 370 OTOHNS 370 OTOHNS 199 OTOHNS 209

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.