Joanna Ng-Glazier, MD, FACS MD, FACS

About Joanna Ng-Glazier, MD, FACS

Dr. Joanna Ng-Glazier is a double board-certified plastic surgeon whose mission is centered on empowering patients to achieve lasting confidence, strength, and self-acceptance. As a dedicated Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she views surgical procedures not merely as aesthetic enhancements, but as a route toward self-care, personal evolution, and deep, long-term confidence.

A Journey of Elite Training and Compassionate Care

Dr. Ng-Glazier's comprehensive medical career began after her upbringing in Honolulu, leading her to Boston for rigorous training.

• Residency and Trauma: She completed her general surgery residency at Boston Medical Center, where she managed intricate trauma cases, even being featured on ABC’s Save My Life.
• Award-Winning Research: She then undertook a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, where her celebrated work on nerve regeneration earned global acclaim.
• Plastic Surgery Focus: Her advanced plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) honed her artistic finesse and further developed her compassionate approach to leadership.
• Clinical Focus and Community Leadership

During her five years at Emerson Hospital, Dr. Ng-Glazier built a practice specializing in a wide range of procedures: breast aesthetics and reconstruction, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and injectables. Her care notably focused on individuals recovering from major life events, including weight loss, pregnancy, and cancer treatment. Beyond her clinical duties, she was a leader, serving as the Director of Medical Education and Medical Director of the surgical APP service. Her expertise was sought after, leading to speaking engagements at national conferences and contributions to The Boston Globe, podcasts, and expert panels.

Bringing a Full Spectrum of Excellence to Fechner MD

Dr. Ng-Glazier now joins Fechner MD, dedicating her elite skills and passion to the practice. Fechner MD has long been recognized for its leadership in facial plastic surgery. With Dr. Ng-Glazier's arrival, the practice extends its trusted, safety-first environment to patients seeking exceptional breast and body procedures. Together, Dr. Fechner and Dr. Ng-Glazier offer patients access to a complete, full-spectrum offering of surgical expertise.