Dr. Jose C. Costa, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Jose C. Costa, who serves patients in East Brunswick, New Jersey. 

As a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, Dr. Costa treats conditions that affect the digestive system, such as constipation or inflammatory bowel disease. He sees patients at Digestive Health & Nutrition Center, LLC.

Located in the heart of East Brunswick, Digestive Health & Nutrition Center, LLC combines state-of-the-art technology with gentle care to provide patients with the best digestive health and endoscopy services possible. The leading gastroenterologists working there are dedicated to helping patients maintain good digestive health and strive to make it as easy and convenient as possible for them. 

After graduating with his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Costa went on to further his training. He performed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York in 2004 and 2008, respectively. 

Following his education, he attained board certification in gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In his professional experience, Dr. Costa is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter’s University Hospital.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Honoring his clinical expertise, Dr. Costa has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016), On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2018).

On a more personal note, he speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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