Plastic Surgery by Dr. Cangello
Surgical Excellence for Exceptional Results

Dr. David Cangello is a plastic surgeon, fully trained in general surgery as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cangello's demanding education at some of the nation's top schools set the bar of excellence that has been the hallmark of his subsequent career and philosophy.

Education and Training: Rigorous Experience from the Best of the Best

Dr. Cangello earned a bachelor of arts from Hamilton College, one of the nation's top-ranked and most selective undergraduate institutions. He then went on to world-renowned Johns Hopkins University, earning his master of science degree from the Division of Reproductive Biology and Department of Biochemistry. He gained valuable experience while spending an additional year performing scientific research at the Johns Hopkins University's School of Medicine. During that time, he worked with, and learned from, some of the top minds in the medical research field while coauthoring several publications and abstracts. Following this invaluable training, he received his doctor of medicine from SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse.

Dr. Cangello completed his residency in general surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Here, he was fully trained by surgeons who have contributed to the hospital's international reputation as a pioneer of surgical innovation and expertise. After becoming fully trained in general surgery, Dr. Cangello completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  There, he was able to work with premier plastic surgeons practicing in the elite Mainline suburban area of Philadelphia, and gain experience in state-of-the-art cosmetic surgical procedures.

Plastic Surgery Philosophy: A Science—and an Art

All of his life, Dr. Cangello has enjoyed a passion for both the sciences and the arts. As a student, Dr. Cangello excelled academically and received scholastic awards for sketches and paintings he created. He was attracted to cosmetic surgery because of its focus not just on medical science and technical expertise, but also because of the level of artistic intuition demanded. He has mastered the ability to understand and visualize patients’ needs and knows how to make necessary changes to dramatically improve the natural qualities of their features.

Private Practice
Dr. Cangello currently practices in New York City and has developed a reputation of excellence among his patients and his peers. Dr. Cangello is Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College. He is an Attending Plastic Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, as well as New York Downtown Hospital. Dr. Cangello teaches the art of cosmetic surgery to residents from NYU and Cornell hospitals, and fellows training in cosmetic surgery at the prestigious MEETH fellowship in New York City.  He is committed to giving each of his patients the time and skill needed to bring about the most beautiful results.

Dr. Cangello's areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: