Skip to main content
Alexander Caniglia, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Indianapolis, IN

AlexanderCanigliaMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Indianapolis, IN

Facial Plastic Surgery

2023-2024 Facial Plastic Surgery Fellow

Dr. Caniglia is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Caniglia's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    170 W 106th St
    Indianapolis, IN 46280
    Phone+1 317-575-0330

Summary

  • Alexander J. Caniglia, MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon originally from Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Caniglia received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

    His passion for facial surgery led him to pursue a rigorous and competitive five-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago. Throughout his residency, Dr. Caniglia showcased his exceptional surgical skills by performing over 2,000 procedures and dedicated a significant amount of time focusing on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and nose. His dedication and proficiency in his field were acknowledged when he was named Chief Resident in his fifth year, a prestigious honor bestowed upon exceptional surgical residents. Dr. Caniglia has also been published in top medical journals including Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, and Laryngoscope.

    To further refine his expertise, Dr. Caniglia sought out an acclaimed fellowship opportunity in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Indianapolis. Under the guidance of world-renowned surgeons Dr. Stephen W. Perkins and Dr. Mark Hamilton, he is further expanding his knowledge in the field. This expertise enables him to offer a wide range of services to his patients.

    Dr. Caniglia's extensive repertoire includes procedures such as rhinoplasty, face and neck lifts, blepharoplasty, forehead and brow lifts, scar revision, otoplasty, and the administration of injectables like Botox and dermal fillers. He is also well-versed in advanced techniques such as skin resurfacing and facial implant procedures. Additionally, he is adept at performing reconstructive surgeries, including tissue repair following Mohs surgery, dog bites, and other types of lacerations.

    With great enthusiasm, Dr. Caniglia has joined Meridian Plastic Surgery Center and is excited to embark on this new chapter in Indianapolis.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018 - 2023
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 2018

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2023

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Auricular Composite Graft Survival in Rhinoplasty  
    Toriumi DM, Kao R, Vandenberg T, Cristel R, Caniglia AJ, Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 1/2023
  • Evaluation of Postoperative Infection Rates in 3084 Rhinoplasty Cases Using Antibiotic Soaks and/or Irrigations  
    Dean M Toriumi, David M Kowalczyk, Robert T Cristel, Alexander J Caniglia, Nicholas Curran, Rachel Lombard, Julia L Kerolus, Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 9/2021
  • Knowledge and Utilization of the Posterior Hyoid Space as Related to Excision of the Thyroglossal Duct Cyst  
    Caniglia AJ, Johnston DR, Rastatter JC, Maddalozzo J, Laryngoscope, 9/2021