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Dr. Michelle Bonapace-Potvin is a fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty expertise in gender-affirming surgery. They completed their plastic surgery residency at the Université de Montréal and advanced fellowship training in gender-affirming surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. Her clinical and academic work focuses on individualized surgical approaches, innovation in gender-affirming care, and long-term functional and anatomic outcomes.
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Philosophy, Honors, Pre-Medicine) — University of North Dakota, USA (2010-2014), Summa Cum Laude
Dr. Bonapace-Potvin’s research focuses on surgical techniques, outcomes, and long-term tissue changes following gender-affirming surgery. They have authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presents regularly at national and international scientific meetings.
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) — Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery — Board Eligible
Ross Tilley Scholarship, Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery (2024)
Fellowship Training Scholarship, Université de Montréal (2024)
Dean’s Award for Exceptional Student Engagement, Université de Sherbrooke Medical School (2019)
University of North Dakota Western Collegiate Hockey Association Scholar Athlete Award (2011, 2012, 2013)
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Bonapace-Potvin practices plastic and reconstructive surgery with a clinical focus on gender-affirming surgery. Their areas of expertise include gender-affirming chest surgery, facial gender-affirming surgery, genital gender-affirming surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and long-term patient follow-up.