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Ashley K Lentz

Ashley K Lentz, MD

Assistant Professor Surgery

Department: MD-SURGERY-PLASTIC
Business Phone: (386) 252-8051
Business Email: alentz@ufl.edu

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About Ashley K Lentz

Hello, my name is Ashley K. Lentz, and I am a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with expertise in pediatric plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, and general procedures. I earned a double major in Biology and Art History from Emory University, followed by a Master’s in Nutritional Sciences and a Medical Doctorate from the University of Florida. I completed both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at UF.

I also completed a Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Northshore University Health System and the University of Chicago. I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the medical community in various roles, including as president of Interplast South Inc., where I lead medical mission work in Honduras, providing cleft surgery and other services. Additionally, I co-directed the Craniofacial Clinic at UF and served as Associate Professor at Florida State College of Medicine and Assistant Professor at UF.

In my private practice, Lentz Plastic Surgery, I specialize in pediatric procedures and cleft lip/palate surgeries. I’m also dedicated to education, serving as Associate Program Director for the Plastic Surgery Residency at UF, where I help develop surgical education programs and mentor residents.

I’m actively involved in professional organizations, including the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, where I serve on the Board of Trustees, and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. I’ve received several awards, including the University of Florida’s Exemplary Teachers Award, and continue to engage in research, lectures, and presentations.

My career is focused on improving patient care and contributing to humanitarian efforts, particularly through medical missions in Central America. These experiences have shaped my approach to medicine and deepened my passion for patient care and teaching.

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Plastic Surgery

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. A Case of a Giant Borderline Phyllodes Tumor Early in Pregnancy Treated with Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction.

    Journal
    The breast journal.
    Volume/Issue
    22(6):683-687
    [DOI]
    10.1111/tbj.12663.
    [PMID]
    27565020.
    8 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  2. Macrostomia: A Practical Guide for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

    Journal
    The Journal of craniofacial surgery.
    Volume/Issue
    27(1):118-23
    [DOI]
    10.1097/SCS.0000000000002294.
    [PMID]
    26703052.
    21 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  3. Can this resident be saved? Identification and early intervention for struggling residents.

    Journal
    Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
    Volume/Issue
    219(5):1088-95
    [DOI]
    10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.06.013.
    [PMID]
    25260687.
    14 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  4. Cadaveric study of the posterior pedicle nasoseptal flap: a novel flap for reconstruction of pharyngeal defects and velopharyngeal insufficiency.

    Journal
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery.
    Volume/Issue
    132(5):1269-1275
    [DOI]
    10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182a4c37b.
    [PMID]
    24165608.
    9 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  5. Understanding the unfavorable result after otoplasty: an integrated approach to correction.

    Journal
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery.
    Volume/Issue
    128(2):536-544
    [DOI]
    10.1097/PRS.0b013e31821e7113.
    [PMID]
    21502906.
    11 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  6. Mortality and management of 96 shark attacks and development of a shark bite severity scoring system.

    Journal
    The American surgeon.
    Volume/Issue
    76(1):101-6
    [PMID]
    20135949.
    19 citations PubMed

  7. Principles of immunology.

    Journal
    Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
    Volume/Issue
    18(6):451-60
    [PMID]
    16215081.
    1 citation PubMed

Education

  1. Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship

    University of Chicago

  2. Plastic Surgery Residency

    University of Florida

  3. General Surgery Residency

    University of Florida

  4. Medical Doctorate

    University of Florida

  5. Masters in Nutritional Sciences

    University of Florida

  6. Bachelor of Sciences in Biology Double Major, Art History

    Emory University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(386) 252-8051
Emails:
Business:
alentz@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100277
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1600 SW ARCHER RD RM M612
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610