George Anastassov, MD, DDS

Dr. Anastassov received his undergraduate degree from the Fine Arts School in Sofia, Bulgaria and his medical degree from the Medical Academy, Higher Medical Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria. He received his dental degree from New York University and completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery at the Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Wilhelms University in Muenster, Germany. The following is his complete resume.


EDUCATION

  • 1988 to 1990 - DDS Degree, New York University, College of Dentistry, New York.
  • 1981 to 1987 - MD Degree, Medical Academy, Higher Medical Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • 1978 to 1981 - BA Degree, Fine Arts School, Sofia, Bulgaria.

POSTDOCTORAL EDUCATION

  • 1996 to 1997 - Fellowship in Craniofacial and Base of the Skull Surgery, Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wilhelms University, Muenster, Germany.
  • June 1992 to June 1996 - Full time Resident in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
  • September 1994 to November 1994 - Fellowship in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, in The Catholic University, St. Radboud Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands with Prof. H.P.M. Freihofer.
  • June 1988 to July 1990 - Clinical Extern in the Bellevue Hospital Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York, New York.
  • October 1988 to December 1990 - Clinical Assistant, in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

CERTIFICATION

  • Certificate in Craniofacial Surgery, Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Muenster University, Medical School, 1997.
  • Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, June 1996.
  • Diplomat ABOMS, 1998.
  • Diploma # 35791 in Plastic Surgery, Medical Academy, Higher Medical Institute- Sofia, Bulgaria, July 6, 1990.
  • North East Regional Board, 1990
  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate #0-643-754-5

LICENSURE

  • License number 042919, New York 1990.

HONORS

  • 1997-1999 Featured in “Who is Who in the World of Medicine”.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • June 1997 to present Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
  • July 1996 to present Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wilhelms University Muenster, Germany

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Attending, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, 1997-present.
  • Attending, Associate Director, Maxillofacial Surgery, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Queens, New York, 1997-present.
  • Consultant, Maxillofacial Surgery, Bronx VA Hospital Center, 1997-present.
  • Chief, Craniofacial Clinic, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery 2000- present.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
  • European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
  • Hellenic Medical Society of New York
  • New York Academy of Sciences.

PROFESSIONAL EDITORIAL WORK

  • The Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Radiology (Triple “O”): Editorial Consultant for Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial Surgery, Oncological Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery. 2000-present.
  • The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Member of the Editorial board. 2000-present.
  • Folia Medica: Editorial Board Member, 2001-Present.

PRIVATE PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

  • St. Jude Medical and Dental Center, Owner, 1990- 1993.
  • East Village Dental Group, Owner, 1991- 1999.
  • Maxillofacial Surgery Services. Owner, 1999-present.

VOLUNTARY/ MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS

  • Healing the Children Northeast, Inc.
  • International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. Founding Member.

CHAIRMANSHIPS

  • International Missionary Organizations. “Cleft 2000”, 1’st International Congress of the Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. Zurich, Switzerland,July’st-6’th,2000.
  • Facial Aesthetics. XV Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Edinburgh, UK, September 5’th-9’th,
    2000.
  • Aesthetic Surgery. XVI Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Muenster, Germany, September 3-7 2002.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Angioleiomyoma of the Upper Lip: Report of a Case. Anastassov, G. E., Van Damme, Ph. A. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 1995; 24: 301-2.
  • De Positie van het Laterale Canthale Ligament en de Transconjunctivale Benadering met Laterale Canthotomie bij de Behandeling van (peri) Orbitale Fracturen. Van Damme, Ph. A., Anastassov, G. E.
  • Proceedings of the Dutch Association for Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 1995.
  • Evaluation of the Anatomical Position of the Lateral Canthal Ligament: Clinical Implications and Guidelines. Anastassov, G. E., Van Damme, Ph. A. J Craniofac Surg, 1996;7:429-437.
  • Orbitometer- Ophthalmometer. A New Surgical and Clinical Device. Anastassov, G. E., Van Damme, Ph. A. J Craniofac Surg, 1996;7:437-440.
  • Hemangioma-like Lesions: Diagnosis and Management. Anastassov, G.E., Escobar, V. J General Dent, 1998;46,4:372-377.1997.
  • The Position of the Lateral Canthal Ligament and the Transconjunctival Approach with Lateral Canthotomy in the Treatment of Periorbital Fractures. VanDamme,Ph.A., Anastassov, G. E. Proceedings of the Craniofacial Surgery, State of the Art Symposium, PSEF, New York 1996.
  • Facial Rhytidectomy Approach for Treatment of Posterior Mandibular Fractures. Anastassov, G. E., Rodriguez, E., Schwimmer, A. M. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 1996; (25), 9-14.
  • Management of Subcondylar Mandibular Fractures via Facial Rhytidectomy Approach. Anastassov, G.E. J. Craniomaxillofac Surg, 1996 (24) 13.
  • Aggressive Ameloblastoma Treated by Irradiation. Associated Complications and Their Management. Clinical Case Report and Twenty Years Follow-up. Anastassov,G.E., Rodriguez, E., Friedman, J., Adamo, A. JADA, 1998 (129) 84- 87.
  • Long-Term Results after Surgical Correction of Fibrous Dysplasia of the Visceral Cranium. Tkotz, T., Anastassov, G.E., Weingart, D., Joos, U. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 1996 (24) 116.
  • Evaluation of the Results of Delayed Rhinoplasty in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients. Functional and Aesthetic Implications. Factors for Successful Nasal Repair. Anastassov, G.E., Joos, U., Zollner, B. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 1998;36:416-424.
  • Midline Craniofacial Clefts in Association with Hamartomas. Treatment Strategies. Report of Three Cases. Anastassov, G.E., Joos, U. J Oral Max Fac Surg, 1998 (56): 383-392.
  • Ultrasonographical Versus Conventional Diagnostic Procedures in Dislocated Subcondylar Mandibular Fractures. Kleinheinz, J., Anastassov,G.E., Joos U. J Cranio Maxillo Fac Trauma; 1997(3) 40-42.
  • Indications for Treatment of Subcondylar Mandibular Fractures. Kleinheinz, J., Anastassov, G.E., Joos, U. J Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma 1999;5(2):17-23.
  • Open Reduction of Subcondylar Fractures via an Anterior Parotid Approach. Rodriguez, E., Adamo, A.K., Anastassov, G.E. J Cranio Maxillofac Trauma 1997; (3) 28-34.
  • Edema in the Upper Respiratory Tract in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Anastassov, G.E., Trieger, N. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Path and Radiol
    1998;86:644-647.
  • Post Traumatic Pseudoaneurism of the Sphenopalatine Artery Presenting as Persistent Epistaxis. Diagnosis and Management. Anastassov, G.E., Cohen, S., Chuong, S. J Trauma 1999;47: 396-99.
  • Ethnic Rhinoplasty. Correction of the Platyrrhine Nose. Anastassov, G.E.
    J Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surg 2000; 4: 263-74.
  • Aesthetic Lip Augmentation with Autologous Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Grafts. Anastassov, G.E., Haiavy, J. J Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surg; 4:247-250, 2000.
  • Endoscopic Repair of High Subcondylar Mandibular Fracture. A Case Report. Anastassov, G.E., Lee, H., Schneider, R. J Oral Max Fac Surg;581048-1051,2000.
  • Respiratory Mucocele after Augmentation Genioplasty with Autologous Osteo/Cartilaginous Graft from the Nose. Anastassov, G.E., Lee,H. J Oral Max Fac Surg 57:1263-1265,1999.
  • Discoplasty Using Autogenous Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Flap in Reconstructive Temporal Mandibular Joint Surgery Combined with Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy. Anastassov, G.E., Lee, H., Haiavy, J. Br J Oral Max Fac Surg 38:346-349, 2000.
  • Submandibular Gland Mucoceles. Diagnosis and Management. Report of Two Cases. Anastassov, G.E., Haiavy,J., Lee,H. Oral Surg Oral Path Oral Radiol, 89:159-163; 2000.
  • Peri-implant Skin Graft for a Craniofacial Prosthesis. Anastassov, G.E., Asher, E. J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:215-6.
  • Aesthetic and Reconstructive Lip Augmentation with Autologous Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Grafts. Anastassov, G.E., Haiavy, J. J Cranio Max Fac Surg 2000;28:64.
  • Ethnic Rhinoplasty. Correction of the Platyrrhine Nose. Anastassov, G.E. J. J Cranio Max Fac Surg 2000;28:65.
  • Comprehensive Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities (CLP) via Functional Repair. Anastassov, G.E., Joos, U. J Cranio Max Fac Surg 2000; 28:184.
  • Comprehensive Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities. Anastassov,G.E., Joos,U. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001;59:1062-1075.
  • Management of Anterior Cranial Base Fractures in Patients with Associated Multisystem Injuries. Meyer,U.,Piffko, J,
    Anastassov,G.E., Joos, U. Accepted to Plast Reconstr Surg 2001.
  • Functional Repair of Cleft Palate Deformities. Lee, H., Anastassov, G.E., Joos, U. 2001 J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001; 59:87.
  • Functional Repair of Unilateral Cleft Deformities. Anastassov, G.E., Lee, H., Joos, U. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001; 59:36.
  • Buccinator Mio-mucosal Island Flap for Post-ablative Maxillofacial Reconstructions: A Report of 4 cases. Anastassov, G.E., Schwartz, S. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2002; 60:816.
  • Buccinator Myomucosal Island Flap for Post Ablative Maxillofacial Reconstructions. Anastassov, G.E., Rodriguez, E.J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg 2002; 30: 87.
  • Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia: Management. Anastassov, G.E., Anastassov, Y.C. E.J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg 2002; 30: 124.
  • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Deproteinated Bovine Xenograft and Platelet Rich Plasma with Simultaneous Insertion of Endosseous Implants in Severely Resorbed Posterior Maxillae. Anastassov, G.E., Buchbinder, D.B. E.J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg 2002; 30: 199.
  • Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia. Conservative Management. Report of a Case. Anastassov, Y., Anastassov, G.E., Schipkov, Ch., Simov, R, et al. Accepted in IJOMFS, 2002.
  • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Platelet Rich Plasma and Xenografts with Simultaneous Placement of Endosseous Implants. Rodriguez, A., Anastassov. G.E., Lee, H., Buchbinder, D. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2003; 61:157.
  • Management of Hemangiomas of the Buccal Fat Pad. Diamond, J., Anastassov, G.E. In progress.
  • Periorbital And Midfacial Rejuvenation via Blepharoplasty and Sub-periosteal Midface Rhytidectomy. Anastassov, G.E., Bienstock, M., Montazem, A. In progress.
  • Combined Orthognathic and Soft Tissue Correction of Pronounced Facial Dysmorphias. Anastassov, G.E., Novelli, V., Montazem, A. In Progress.
  • PRESENTATIONS AND GRAND ROUNDS
  • De Positie van het Laterale Canthale Ligament en de Transconjunctivale Benadering met Laterale Canthotomie bij de Behandeling van (peri) Orbitale Fracturen. Van Damme, Ph. A., Anastassov, G. E. Abstract presented at the Annual Meeting of the Dutch Assoc. for Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, The Hague, November 1995.
  • The Position of the Lateral Canthal Ligament and the Transconjunctival Approach with Lateral Canthotomy in the Treatment of Periorbital Fractures. Van Damme, Ph. A.,
    Anastassov, G. E. Abstract presented at the Craniofacial Surgery, State of the Art Symposium, PSEF, New York, USA, March 1996.
  • Management of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures via Facial Rhytidectomy Approach. Presented at the Jubilee Congress of the
    European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland, September 4, 1996.
  • Comprehensive Management of Cleft Deformities and Management of Craniosynostosis. Lecture presented at the unified department staff meeting, Montefiore
    Med. Ctr., North Central Bronx Hosp., Jacoby Med. Ctr., (Invited Guest Speaker)Feb. 27, 1997.
  • Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy and Liposculpturing. The Versatility of the sub-SMAS Facial Rhytidectomy approach in Maxillofacial Surgery. Seminar presented at the University of Florida, Gainesville 5.22.97, and Jacksonville on 5.21.97 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • AO/ASIF Instrumentation and their use. Maxillofacial AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 9, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Lag Screw Principle of Fixation. Maxillofacial AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 9, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Adequate Fixation with Compression by means of 2.4/2.7 DC Plates and tension band splint or tension band plate. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 10, 1997
  • Treatments of Infected Fractures and Pseudoarthrosis. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 10, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Rehabilitation of Tumor Patients with Endosteal Implants. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa,
    Colombia, July 11, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Radiation and Implants. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 11, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Orbital and Naso-orbito-ethmoidal Fractures. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 12, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Bone Distraction. AO/ASIF Course, Paipa, Colombia, July 12, 1997 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Functional and Aesthetic Implications of the Delayed Rhinoplasty in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients. VI'th International Congress of IAMFST, Zurich, Switzerland, Sept 6, 1997.
  • Orbitometer, Ophtalmometer, New Surgical and Clinical Device. VI'th International Congress of IAMFST, Zurich, Switzerland, Sept 7, 1997.
  • Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy. 1'st Course on Facial Esthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bogotá, Colombia, April 24, 1998 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Facial Liposculpturing. I’st Course on Facial Esthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bogotá, Colombia, April 24, 1998 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Utilization of the sub-SMAS Facial Rhytidectomy Approach. I’st Course on Facial Esthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bogotá, Colombia, April 24, 1998 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Alternative Methods for Facial Rejuvenation.
    I’st Course on Facial Esthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bogotá, Colombia, April 24, 1998 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Face-lifting. Cervicofacial Liposculpturing. Cervicofacial Rejuvenation via Piezoelectric Currents and Ultrasound “Skin Master”. Applications of the Facial Rhytidectomy Techniques in Craniofacial Surgery. 1998 Associate Visiting Professor Lecture/Seminar. University of Muenster, Medical School. Muenster, Germany, November 12, 1998.
  • Comprehensive Rhinoplasty. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 12, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Craniofacial Trauma Management. Management of Subcondylar Fractures. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 13, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Reconstruction of Post-Ablative Defects on the Head and Neck. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 13, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Reconstructive Surgery. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 13, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Functional Repair of Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 14, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Facial Rhytidectomy and Liposculpturing. Colombian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Course of Maxillofacial Surgery, Zuana Beach Resort, Colombia, November 12, 1999 (Invited Guest Speaker).
  • Comprehensive Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities via Functional Technique. “Cleft 2000”, 1'st International Congress of the Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. Zurich, Switzerland, July 1’st-6’th,2000.
  • Aesthetic and Reconstructive Lip Augmentation with Autologous Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Free Grafts. “Cleft 2000”, 1'st International Congress of the Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation. Zurich, Switzerland, July 1’st-6’Th, 2000.
  • Ethnic Rhinoplasty. XV Congress for the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Edinburgh, UK, September 5’th-9’th, 2000.
  • Comprehensive Management of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities via Functional Repair. XV Congress for the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Edinburgh, UK. September 5’th-9’th, 2000.
  • Functional Oro-mandibular Reconstruction. Invited Guest Speaker. 34'th National Meeting of G.I.S.I.G.M.- L.I.L. Bari, Italy. November 25'th, 2000.
  • Radiation and Dental Implants. Invited Guest Speaker. 34'th National Meeting of G.I.S.I.G.M.- L.I.L. Bari, Italy. November 25'th, 2000.
  • Maxillary and Mandibular Reconstruction. Comprehensive Surgical Management. State of the Art Lecture Presented During the “Days of New York University in Saint- Petersburg, Russia”. May 30- June 7, 2001.
  • Comprehensive Management of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities via Functional Approach. AAOMS 83’rd Annual Meeting. Scientific Sessions and Exhibitions. Orlando, USA September 13, 2001.
  • Management of Cleft Palate Deformities via Functional Approach. AAOMS 83’rd Annual Meeting. Scientific Sessions and Exhibitions. Orlando, USA September 14, 2001.
  • Contemporary Biomaterials in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.1st, 2001.
  • History, Development and Techniques of Implantology in Severe Atrophy of the Lower and Upper Jaws. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.2st, 2001.
  • Biomechanics of the Craniofacial Skeleton and Cranio-facial Traumatology. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.2st, 2001.
  • Modern Rhinoplasty. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.3st, 2001.
  • Comprehensive Rhytidectomy. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.3st, 2001.
  • Hair Restoration Surgery. “The Days of Maxillo-facial Surgery”. Bulgarian Association of Maxillofacial Surgery Nov.3st, 2001.
  • Block Bone Graft Augmentation for Jaw Reconstruction. Greater New York Annual Meeting. Scientific Session. November 24, 2001.
  • Implantology in Irradiated Patients After Tumor Ablation in the Head and Neck. XIX Corso Teoretico Practico di Implantologia Orale Avanzata Multitipo. May 24’th- 25’th. 2002. Capri, Italy
  • Buccinator Myomucosal Island Flap for Post Ablative Maxillofacial Reconstructions. Presentation at the XVI’th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, September 4, 2002, Muenster, Germany.
  • Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia: Management. Presentation at the XVI’th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, September 4, 2002, Muenster, Germany.
  • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation with Deproteinated Bovine Xenograft and Platelet Rich Plasma with Simultaneous Insertion of Endosseous Implants in Severely Resorbed Posterior Maxillae. Presentation at the XVI’th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, September 6, 2002, Muenster, Germany.
  • Aesthetic Surgery: Rhinoplasty. Master class presented at the XVI’th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, September 7, 2002, Muenster, Germany.
  • Functional Methods for Correction of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities: Our Experience. 1’st International Symposium on Congenital Facial Deformities. A Coruna, Spain, 27-29 November 2002.
  • Surgical Correction of Severely Resorbed Maxilla and Mandible. Study Group at the Maxillofacial Surgery Services. New York, December 18, 2002.