Dr. Cirillo originally began his medical career in New York by entering the combined general surgery, chest and open heart surgery program at Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York. He moved on to plastic surgery and finished his training at State University of New York, Kings County Hospital Center. A successful practice in plastic surgery followed in Manhattan, where he was part of the teaching staff of the Manhattan Eye and Ear Infirmary Hospital. In 1993, Dr. Cirillo and his wife, Dexter moved to Aspen and he began a full-time practice in plastic and reconstructive surgery.  Dr. Cirillo attended New York University and State University of New York.  He has authored two books, THE COMPLETE BOOK OF COSMETIC FACIAL SURGERY and NEW CHOICES: THE LATEST OPTIONS IN TREATING BREAST CANCER.