Dr. German H Costa MD
Surgeon
3196 Kennedy Blvd 2nd Floor Union City NJ, 07087About
Dr. German Costa is a general surgeon practicing in Union City, NJ. Dr. Costa specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Costa provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1997
Rutgers 1997
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Colon Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Ganglion Cyst
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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