Mr Ash Gulati, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Head and Neck at QVH, has been elected Junior President Elect of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS). He is set to serve as its President from 2030 to 2032.
In his new role, Mr Gulati will also host the 31st EACMFS Congress in London in September 2032. This event will convene specialists from across Europe and beyond to share expertise and advancements in the field.
Mr Gulati is a key member of QVH’s specialist oral and maxillofacial surgery team, possessing expertise in head and neck cancer surgery and complex facial reconstruction. He also has a keen interest in education, regularly lecturing both nationally and internationally.
QVH is recognised as a specialist centre for head and neck and reconstructive surgery, with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to providing care for patients requiring highly complex surgical procedures and reconstruction. Mr Gulati’s appointment is expected to further enhance the international profile of this specialised expertise.
“"I am very humbled and honoured to have been elected President of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery for 2030-2032. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to showcase the clinical excellence in oral and maxillofacial surgery at QVH and across the wider UK on a global platform."
Tamara Everington, Managing Director and Chief Medical Officer at QVH, commented: “We are delighted for Ash. His election is a fantastic achievement and recognition of his expertise and contribution to oral and maxillofacial surgery. It also reflects the strength of the specialist teams we have here at QVH and our long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, education and innovation. We are very proud that Ash will have this opportunity to represent both QVH and UK maxillofacial surgery internationally.”
Mr Gulati's election followed the EACMFS Congress held in Athens in September. The association serves to unite specialists in cranio-maxillofacial surgery, promoting clinical practice, education, and professional collaboration within the specialty.
