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Kimberly E. Costas, MD
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Dr. Costas is always well prepared. She listens well and explains things very clearly. I am lucky to have her as my surgeon.
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There were some issues with being able to pull up the imaging and past info from the past 6 months from various hospitals and centers
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Received bad diagnosis but Dr Costas got the ball rolling for trestment
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Dr Costas is very knowledgeable and patient.
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THE DR WAS EXPLAING MY WHOLE PROBLEM FROM THE VERY BEGINGING FROM EACH STEP I MADE STARTING WITH THE VERY FIRST SCAN I HADTO DO TILL NOW & THE STEPS I HAVE TO DO FOR A LILBIT B4 I CAN GO BACK TO SEE HER
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After meeting Dr. Costas for the first time, I feel extremely confident in her expertise and skill regarding a recommended surgery. She explained my diagnosis and treatment recommendation thoroughly and answered my questions in a way that I felt cared for. Since I need a surgery, I am glad that I have Dr. Costas as my surgeon.
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Good
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Very informative. Answered all my questions
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Excellent provider, caring, easy to work with
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I had a wonderful experience with the doctor and felt all my questions were answered and explained very well
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Dr costas was very friendly and very helpful. She gave me as much time as I needed to be involved in the process
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She is by far best Dr I have had as far as a specialist
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Dr. Costas was excellent in hearing what I was talking about and made me feel comfortable and hopeful.
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Dr. Costas is highly professional and caring. Great communicator....clear, easy to understand her her thoughts and advice. Made me feel confident, comfortable and trusting in her skills and abilities. Her manner made me feel as if I was a very important patient to her and she had all the time in the world to care for me. Thank you Dr. Costas !!
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I was so concerned about dying. Dr. Costas besides being a superhero surgeon, at every appointment she made me feel important. She is the best. I love her. She is the best example of a physician really being a superhero surgeon, but gets that we are real people who are so scared. She is the Best
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About Kimberly E. Costas, MD
I chose a career in medicine because of my keen interest in science, anatomy and an overwhelming desire to give back to my community. I specialize in robotic surgery and thoracic oncology, specifically lung cancer, esophageal cancer, cancers of the mediastinum and chest wall. I perform robotic surgery in over 90% of thoracic cancer cases. I also treat benign diseases of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, diaphragm and chest wall.Philosophy of care
I believe the best care comes when there is a partnership between me and my patients. I strive to get to know my patients and their families. We work together to create a treatment and recovery plan based on the best medicine available and the best interest of each patient.Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Care Washington
NPI
1922044973
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Medical School
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Georgetown University
Washington DC
Residency
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University of Washington
General Practice
Seattle, WA
Internship
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University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Fellowship
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University of Rochester
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Rochester, NY
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