Ashley K Lentz

Ashley K Lentz, MD

Assistant Professor Surgery

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

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
2016
A Case of a Giant Borderline Phyllodes Tumor Early in Pregnancy Treated with Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
The breast journal. 22(6):683-687 [DOI] 10.1111/tbj.12663. [PMID] 27565020.
2016
Macrostomia: A Practical Guide for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 27(1):118-23 [DOI] 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002294. [PMID] 26703052.
2014
Can this resident be saved? Identification and early intervention for struggling residents.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 219(5):1088-95 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.06.013. [PMID] 25260687.
2013
Cadaveric study of the posterior pedicle nasoseptal flap: a novel flap for reconstruction of pharyngeal defects and velopharyngeal insufficiency.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 132(5):1269-1275 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182a4c37b. [PMID] 24165608.
2011
Understanding the unfavorable result after otoplasty: an integrated approach to correction.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 128(2):536-544 [DOI] 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31821e7113. [PMID] 21502906.
2010
Mortality and management of 96 shark attacks and development of a shark bite severity scoring system.
The American surgeon. 76(1):101-6 [PMID] 20135949.
2003
Principles of immunology.
Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 18(6):451-60 [PMID] 16215081.

Education

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
2010-2011 · University of Chicago
Plastic Surgery Residency
2007-2010 · University of Florida
General Surgery Residency
2002-2007 · University of Florida
Medical Doctorate
1998-2002 · University of Florida
Masters in Nutritional Sciences
1997-1998 · University of Florida
Bachelor of Sciences in Biology Double Major, Art History
1992-1996 · 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