John U. Coniglio, MD, FACS

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. John U. Coniglio, who serves patients in Rochester, New York.

Dr. Coniglio is a board-certified otolaryngologist in practice with The Head+Neck Center. It is a comprehensive medical and surgical practice based in Rochester, New York, with extensive experience in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.

Having been practicing in Rochester, New York for over 25 years, Dr. Coniglio is a Clinical Associate Professor in Surgery at the University of Rochester. He can also be found on staff at Highland Hospital, Westfall Surgery Center, and Rochester Ambulatory Surgery Center.

A graduate cum laude of Cornell University, he is an Alpha Omega Alpha Honoree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He then completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, and his fellowship in head and neck surgery at Vanderbilt University.

A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). The ABOHNS serves the public by assuring that diplomates meet the standards of training, knowledge, and professionalism through initial and continuing certification.

Most recently, Dr. Coniglio has received certification in ultrasound imaging with fine needle aspiration procedures and balloon sinuplasty PolypVac procedure.

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer.

In 1999, Dr. Coniglio received the prestigious Academy Honor Award from the American Academy of Head and Neck Surgery and is a 2-time resident teaching award winner.

On a more personal note, he is married and has three children.

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