Jackson Avery specializes in what surgical field?

Jackson Avery specializes in plastic surgery.

Jackson is introduced as a surgical resident from Mercy West, but his career soon takes a more defined direction. During season 7, he begins working closely with Mark Sloan, Grey’s Anatomy’s renowned head of plastic surgery. Sloan becomes an important mentor, teaching Jackson the technical and artistic demands of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Jackson’s interest in the specialty also creates a professional identity separate from his famous family. He is the grandson of Harper Avery, a celebrated surgeon whose name is attached to a prestigious surgical award. Jackson repeatedly tries to prove that his achievements come from his own skill rather than inherited status.

After Mark’s death, Jackson continues in plastic surgery and eventually becomes head of the department. Some quiz-takers may choose cardiothoracic or trauma surgery because those fields receive major storylines elsewhere in the series, but Jackson’s established specialty is plastic surgery. His later profile also identifies him with ear, nose, and throat work, but that does not replace his primary association with plastics.