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. It helps draw attention to those facial features many people want to be 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 at The Ottawa Derm Center, Ottawa’s Premier Clinic, serving Surgical and Dermatological patients. Our team comprises 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 offers a wide 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 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 his surgical and academic skills. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In 2013, he 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 featured in numerous print magazines and 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 two-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 that his love of surgery developed. He was accepted into a highly competitive residency training program at the University of Ottawa, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. During his residency training, he developed an interest in Facial Plastic Surgery.

He was accepted into one of only two highly competitive fellowship programs in Canada. During this time, Dr Bonaparte worked with some of North America's most accomplished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. 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 North America's top Facial Plastic Surgeons, Dr David Ellis. Dr Bonaparte has also had the opportunity to train with some of North America's top Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He was fortunate to have worked 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 reconstruction, and 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 teaches and trains Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastics, and Reconstructive Surgery to surgical residents and medical students in Ottawa. He has been invited to teach and present research findings at national and international meetings. He is considered an expert in issues regarding facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He 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 facial plastic surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, 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 young facial plastic surgeons who distinguish themselves by achieving the highest level of expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery performance. Dr James P. Bonaparte was very grateful and humbled by 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 for the Canadian Head and Neck Surgical resident who produced the top research paper in Canada. Dr James P. Bonaparte’s achievements date back to 2000 when we were 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 will allow him to advance both 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 patient interactions. Being a Cape Bretoner, he understands the value of hard work as well as the value of 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 from 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 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 Kirwan's father. 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 and 2 Capital Music Awards. He has played guitar, bass, and keyboards live across North America, including the main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest. He 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 and aesthetic point of view. In the past, he has performed and recorded with many musicians, some of whom have achieved national and international recognition and awards. In his spare time, he continues to perform music and works part-time on a music program in Jazz Guitar from Berkley College of Music. In addition to his music, he has been fortunate to have had some of his photography published online and in books.