About Alexander F. Mericli, MD
Dr. Mericli is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Virginia, followed by a fellowship in microvascular and reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson. Dr. Mericli is interested in all aspects of reconstructive surgery with particular attention to breast, head and neck, and trunk reconstruction. He is dedicated to surgical research and education, having received numerous awards in recognition of these endeavors. He has authored or co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various plastic surgery topics and lectured nationally and internationally on his research. Dr. Mericli is involved in studying the negative effects of radiation on healthy tissue and has a patent pending on a novel topical therapy for radiation skin injury, which he developed during his residency training. Dr. Mericli is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree – magna cum laude – from Allegheny College, in Meadville, PA, where he studied biology and English. He was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree – magna cum laude – from Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, PA, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
