Dr. Megan L. Swonke is a Otolaryngology–Head & Neck surgeon (ENT) with a specialized fellowship in facial plastic surgery, giving her a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the complex anatomy of the face and neck. She was hand-selected to join Heights Plastic Surgery based on her exceptional training, technical skill, and commitment to facial aesthetics.  Joining Heights Plastic Surgery is a return home to the community she knows best.

By focusing her practice exclusively on the face and neck, Dr. Swonke brings a refined, anatomy-driven approach to both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Her addition further strengthens Heights Plastic Surgery’s dedication to excellence and allows us to continue expanding our advanced facial aesthetic services with the highest level of precision and artistry.

Dr. Megan Swonke is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose career has been dedicated exclusively to the complex anatomy of the face and neck. Her path reflects exceptional academic achievement, rigorous surgical training, and a deliberate commitment to mastery within facial aesthetics.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University before earning her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where she graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society—an honor reserved for physicians demonstrating the highest standards of scholarship, leadership, and professionalism.

Dr. Swonke completed her residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at UTMB, where she distinguished herself as both a clinician and educator. During residency, she was recognized with the Paul Brindley Resident Teaching Award and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications, reflecting her academic rigor and commitment to advancing the field.

Recognizing that true expertise in facial aesthetics requires advanced subspecialty training, Dr. Swonke pursued an additional year of fellowship training through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) at the University of Kansas—one of the most selective and respected facial plastic surgery fellowships in the country. This fellowship is dedicated exclusively to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck, allowing her to refine advanced techniques under the mentorship of nationally recognized leaders in facial plastic surgery.

Her training provides a uniquely comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy, function, and aesthetics—an expertise that distinguishes her approach and outcomes.