TITLE
Anastasiya Quimby: Managing Complex Head & Neck Defects After Ablative Surgery for Tumors, Benign Disease, or Trauma
TALK INFO
Join Dr. Anastasiya Quimby for an exclusive, live, case-driven masterclass (2.5h) designed to transform your approach to complex head and neck reconstruction.
This interactive online course focuses on managing challenging defects following ablative surgery for benign or malignant disease, or trauma. Through rich, in-depth case discussions - including the unique opportunity to bring your own cases for expert feedback - Dr. Quimby shares her proven, structured framework to restore both form and function, even in the toughest reconstructive scenarios.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
13/11/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Dive deep into the art and science of flap planning, contouring, and complication management in complex head and neck reconstruction. You’ll master how to:
Assess and strategize for intricate defects with confidence
Refine flap design across local, regional, and free tissue options
Apply advanced soft-tissue shaping and contour optimization techniques
Manage reconstruction in previously irradiated or reoperative fields
Preserve donor sites while maximizing aesthetic and functional outcomes
Navigate complications such as fistulae and flap compromise with practical solutions
Coordinate seamlessly with oncology, prosthodontics, and rehabilitation teams
Integrate microsurgical techniques into your practice for enhanced reconstructive outcomes
This masterclass equips you with practical knowledge to elevate your reconstructive planning and execution, whether in primary or salvage cases.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Anastasiya Quimby MD DDS is a dual-degree, fellowship-trained Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon, board-certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with additional qualifications in Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. Dr. Quimby is the lead editor of Complex Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery (Springer, 2023) and frequently presents at major national and international surgical conferences.
She earned her DDS from the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating top of her class, and completed her MD and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Florida. She further honed her expertise through a specialized fellowship in Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Surgery under Dr. Rui P. Fernandes at UF Health Jacksonville.
As founder and president of AQ Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Quimby focuses on complex jaw reconstruction, microvascular free-flap surgery, and regenerative techniques for head and neck restoration. She has served as an Associate Professor and Director of Microvascular Surgery at Nova Southeastern University and remains actively involved in research and education.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
