Ahmed M Afifi, MD
Professor
- Division of Plastic Surgery
afifi@surgery.wisc.edu
(608) 262-7096
600 Highland Avenue
Box 3236, Clinical Science Center
Madison, WI 53792
Education
- MD, Cairo University Medical School, Cairo, Egypt
- Residency in Surgery, Cairo University Hospitals
- M. Sc in Surgery, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Fellowship in Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery & Microsurgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Fellowship in Aesthetic and Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Research Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Afifi’s clinical practice covers general plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a special emphasis on partial and total breast reconstruction, surgery for migraine headaches, and microvascular surgery. He also has special interests in aesthetic surgery, including cosmetic breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring.
Dr. Afifi provides a wide range of services including Botox, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Brow Lift, Carpal Tunnel Release, Digital Replantation, Extended Efforts in Limb Salvage, Filler Injections, Hand Arthroplasty, Liposuction, Lower Eyelid Tuck, Microvascular Reconstruction, Nerve Repair, Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty), Surgery for Migraine Headaches, Tendon Repairs, Tummy Tuck, Upper Eyelid Tuck.
Research Interests
Dr. Afifi’s research interests include outcomes and indications for partial and total breast reconstruction including oncoplastic techniques, functional rhinoplasty, and reconstruction of skull defects.
Recent Publications
The Less Emphasized Link in Mentorship: The Role of the Mentee.
Attaluri PK, Wirth PJ, Shaffrey EC, Bentz ML, Afifi AM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 Oct 22;
[PubMed ID: 39454100]Is Migraine Surgery Financially Viable for the Hospital and Surgeon? A Single-Surgeon, Ten-Year Study at an Academic Institution.
Nicksic PJ, Albano N, Edalatpour A, Afifi AM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2024 Oct 15;
[PubMed ID: 39418073]Can Lasers Attract and Retain Patients in a Plastic Surgery Practice? An Academic Cosmetic Clinic Experience.
Edalatpour A, Wirth PJ, Attaluri P, Stalter LN, Shaffrey EC, Afifi AM
Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2024 Apr 11;
[PubMed ID: 38603573]Invited Discussion on: Serial Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes of Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Direct-to-Implant Versus Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap.
Maisner RS, Afifi AM
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024 Apr; 48(7): 1362-1364
[PubMed ID: 37845549]Social Media Popularity and Academic Productivity in Academic Plastic Surgery: A Positive Correlation.
Mueller AM, Wood Matabele KL, Edalatpour A, Marks JM, Afifi AM
Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023 Oct; 47(5): 2150-2158
[PubMed ID: 37653180]