John U. Coniglio, MD, FACS

Media Releases

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.

Recommended Articles

• Causes and Symptoms of Tonsillitis

  If you look into the back of your throat, you will see two oval-shaped pads of tissue. These are the tonsils, and there is one located on each side of the throat. When the tonsils become inflamed, a condition called tonsillitis occurs. ...

• Ear Infection Medication: What Are You Being Prescribed?

  Several drugs are prescribed to you when you get an ear infection. Some drugs will be to get rid of the causative microorganism, whereas the other drugs are for symptomatic relief. This article will explain about the drugs that will be prescribed to you during an ear infection.AntibioticsMany of the...

• What Is a Thyroid Biopsy?

  In a thyroid biopsy, a small tissue sample of your thyroid gland is removed and then examined under a microscope to test for an infection, cancer cells, and other thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a small gland located in lower part of the neck, just below the larynx. The gland's main function is...

• Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)

  What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...

• How Long Can Mononucleosis Last?

  Mononucleosis is a common disease that leads to one developing a sore throat, some fever, and lymphocytosis. This disease usually breeds from the Epstein-Barr virus. The symptoms of this disease include headaches, fatigue and malaise within the first five days. The other symptoms that can occur...

• What Could Halitosis Mean?

  IntroductionHalitosis is also referred to as bad breath in layman’s term. Having bad breath can be embarrassing and may sometimes cause anxiety. Bad breath is commonly experienced by people. In fact, 1 in every 15 people experiences halitosis on a regular basis. Halitosis has a number of...