Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Fax: (585) 271-4786
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dr. Ashley N. Amalfi
Renowned for her expertise in complex breast revision surgery, Dr. Ashley Amalfi joined the Quatela Center in 2019 and specializes in breast enhancement and body contouring procedures. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Amalfi is a Rochester, NY, native who offers a unique perspective as a woman and mother. Her patients appreciate her combination of compassionate care, surgical skills, and natural-looking results.
If you’d like to meet Dr. Amalfi in person, request a consultation using the online form or call the Quatela Center at (585) 244-1000 to schedule an appointment.
Special Clinical Interests
Dr. Amalfi’s passion for breast enhancement and body contouring procedures stems from her advanced education in the arts and plastic surgery. She has a focused clinical interest in the following procedures:
- Breast augmentation revision
- Breast augmentation
- Breast augmentation with lift
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- Mommy makeover
- Labiaplasty (only female plastic surgeon in the area performing this procedure)
Credentials at a Glance
Education & Training
- Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine (MD):
The University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry - Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Art History (Summa Cum Laude):
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Certifications
- Board Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Licensure:
State of New York Medical License #279428
Society Memberships
- The Aesthetic Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- The Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Monroe County Medical Society
Faculty Appointments
- 2019-Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery:
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry - 2016-2019: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery:
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Leading by Example
Dr. Amalfi is highly involved in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), where she was selected to participate in the Essentials of Leadership Course very early in her career.
Dr. Amalfi's contributions to advancing surgical education and mentorship through international societies include:
Current chair of the Women Plastic Surgeons Forum: This organization represents more than 1,000 board-certified plastic surgeons and thousands of female plastic surgery residents in the U.S. and internationally.
Organizer of the LIMITLESS Leaders Summit: Boosts leadership skills of women from various surgical careers in the U.S. and other countries
Founder of the International Women Plastic Surgeons Forum: Dr. Amalfi brought together women presidents of different plastic surgery organizations to lecture and inspire young surgeons at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in 2023.
Current chair of the ASPS Social Media Committee: Dr. Amalfi is on top of the latest trends in plastic surgery and is a go-to source for press and media on hot topics in plastic surgery.
Trusted Authority on Breast Enhancement & Revision Breast Surgery
Dr. Amalfi’s talent, passion, and advanced technical skills allow her to treat the most complicated patients and patients seek her out for their revision breast surgeries. She is especially gratified to help women who have had multiple failed surgeries or who have experienced complications and deformities following breast augmentation surgery.
As a key opinion leader in breast surgery, Dr. Amalfi has presented on breast augmentation surgery to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. She was invited to serve on the faculty of the prestigious Beauty Through Science Annual Meeting in 2023, sitting alongside other experts and discussing her approach to complex breast revision surgery that produces the best results for patients.
Additionally, she taught her auto augmentation breast lift technique—which involves maintaining a patient’s breast volume during a breast lift without using implants—to other plastic surgeons at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ annual conference, Plastic Surgery The Meeting.
Giving Back to Our Community
Dr. Amalfi proudly supports her alma mater, Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, and is an active member of the board of trustees. She loves giving back to the school that empowered her as a woman to pursue her dreams and enter a career in the male-dominated field of surgery.
“Plastic surgery is as unique as the patients we care for. My patients each come with different goals and desires, different backgrounds and values, and a very personal idea of what it means for them to be healthy and confident. I like to tailor my approach and procedures to the individuality of my patient. By understanding who they are and what they are looking for, I can personalize my surgical plan and technique to meet their needs and provide them with a result that makes them feel confident. There is nothing more fulfilling than working with my patients on their surgical journey and watching the physical and emotional transformation throughout their experience.”
Ashley Amalfi, M.D.
Awards & Recognition
2024
Nominated, Rochester Business Journal Women of Excellence Award
2023
Plastic Surgery News Spotlight Plastic Surgeon
Fall 2023, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
2022
Forty Under 40, Rochester Business Journal Award Nominee
2019
Surgery Interest Group Mentorship Award, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
2016-2019Recipient of Strong Star, University of Rochester
2018Vincent Reale Resident Mentorship Award, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
2018Women of Excellence, Leadership in Humanitarianism Award, Italian American Community Center, Rochester, NY
2018ASPS/ASAPS Essentials of Leadership Program
2016Best Paper Award, American Society of Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA
20152nd Place, Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons Senior Resident Competition
2013-2014Resident Teaching Award, SIU School of Medicine
Why Patients Choose Dr. Amalfi
Dr. Amalfi combines a keen sense of aesthetics honed through an education in fine arts with the expertise and attention to detail that create beautiful cosmetic surgery results. She listens closely to each patient and understands their concerns and goals are unique, tailoring her surgical plan and techniques to help them look their best.
As one of three surgeons at the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery specializing in breast and body procedures, Dr. Amalfi provides the unique perspective of a woman and mother, which is why she finds Mommy Makeover and breast enhancement surgeries so rewarding.
Research, Presentations & Publications
As an avid writer, Dr. Amalfi has authored many clinical publications in plastic surgery journals and book chapters, including Grabb & Smith Plastic Surgery. She’s devoted much of her career to becoming one of the nation’s leading breast revision plastic surgeons, which included a prestigious 6-year integrated residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
Dr. Amalfi is the editor of the Young Plastic Surgeons column in Plastic Surgery News and serves as a peer reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal and PRS Go. She has been invited to numerous national and international professional conferences to share her knowledge about breast revision surgery and autologous breast augmentation mastopexy.