Dr. Paul M. Cangiano

Dr. Paul M. Cangiano was born in Boston, Massachusetts. A true Bostonian, Dr. Cangiano is first generation, last child of four. His parents immigrated from Avellino, Italy in the 1950’s to Massachusetts. Dr. Cangiano presently resides in Boston’s North End where he feels at home with in the community.

In 1990 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics. This is what started his first interests in optics and the eye.

From 1990-1992 he was involved in Bioengineering and research which fostered an interest in the medical field.

In 1996, Dr. Cangiano received a Doctorate degree in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry.
From 1996- 2004, Dr. Cangiano was part of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. A large multi-specialty group practice in Boston. It was in these years where he developed his skills in pre and post surgical management with state of the art laser treatment and work along side Boston’s best ophthalmologist and surgical staff.

Dr. Cangiano has a special interest in refractive surgery, which includes LASIK-laser vision correction and PRK. He worked on some of the early FDA clinical trials and continues to educate patients on new technology through seminars and lectures.

Although Dr. Cangiano’s professional activities are many; he devotes a significant amount of time to the community. In the past, he worked with local Lion’s Clubs performing vision screenings. He was also very active in the Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity, where he served as president and setup and participated in Eye Care Missions in underdeveloped Countries.

Dr. Cangiano strives for excellence in everything he does, but realizes that his greatest source of happiness is helping others.