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Timothy Costales, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center

TimothyGueseCostalesMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Adult Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Timothy Costales is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He underwent his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Maryland Medical System / R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He completed a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction and joint replacement at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in total knee arthroplasty, total joint replacement, direct anterior total hip arthroplasty, unicompartmental arthroplasty, robotic total knee and total hip arthroplasty, and revision total joint replacement.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, 2021 - 2022
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2016, MD, Cum Laude
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityBS, Biochemistry with Honors, Cum Laude, 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2021 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cum Laude University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2016
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 2015
  • Cum Laude Georgetown University, 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is the Digital Divide for Orthopaedic Trauma Patients a Myth? Prospective Cohort Study on Use of a Custom Internet Site  
    Matuszewski, Paul E. MD; Costales, Timothy MD; Zerhusen, Timothy BS; Coale, Max BS; Mehta, Samir MD; Pollak, Andrew N. MD; O’Toole, Robert V. MD, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 1/21/2016

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