John B. Costello's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Costello spent about five minutes examining me and ordering bloodwork, and spent the remainder of the appointment asking about my divorce and dating life, and admonishing me for being sexually active without being in a relationship. None of this was relevant to my treatment. He also tried to sell me his book about marriage and relationships, which he was not qualified to write as a rheumatologist. It was completely unprofessional to use the appointment as a sales pitch. I felt embarrassed and ashamed after the appointment and will not return.

This man is super xenophobic.

He's the best!

This is a true story. Dr. Costello is my Primary Care Physician and I am very fortunate to have found him over 8 years ago now. He is old school and so am I. That’s why we relate and it is rare to find these days. On January 7, 2021 I visited him for my annual check up. What he did next, saved my life...Upon his recommendation and without any symptoms, he set me up for a Heart Scan at St. Luke’s. He simply wanted to make sure my arteries did not have plaque buildup up that would lead to heart disease, heart attack and worse, end my life. Well they did. The follow up with a Cardiologist included a confirming stress test and within 5 days, I painlessly had 4 Stents placed in my heart and much to be thankful for. I wasn’t feeling bad but now that I know my heart is working better, because of his simple recommendation, I can look forward to many more years of life. Folks, it was bad and because of Dr. Costello and the phenomenal Heart Cath techniques of Dr. Ed Hurley, I am living proof that an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure. Thank you Dr. Costello for saving my life. -R.D. Harvey

Dr. John Costello has been my primary care doctor for more than 18 years. He deeply cares about his patients and is always available when needed. He has a professional staff and runs his clinic effectively, I do not recall ever waiting more than 5 - 10 min to see him. He is passionate about his work and cares about the health of his patients.

He's the best!

Dr. Costello helped my family provided end of life care for my stepfather. He is now my primary care doctor and my son's primary care doctor. My son and I have allergies and asthma and my son is diagnosed with Asperger's. Dr. Costello is a wonderful listener, extremely intelligent and thoughtful in response and in his diagnosis and care. Prior to changing to Dr. Costello I had read about 2 reviews that were not kind but I believe (after living for over 50 years) that the reviews were completely unjust. I am a patient that has had to learn to be very involved in my children's care and so I ask many questions. Many doctors do not have the interest or patience to listen and provide an answer. Dr. Costello is both interested and patient and has the medical background and knowledge that has earned my family's trust and faith. Dr. Costello and his staff kind, thoughtful, patient oriented and always provide phenomenal care. There have been times where Dr. Costello was able to foresee things that I did not know were coming and I was thankful that he had said something to me ahead of time. I recommend Dr. Costello to anyone with one caveat, he is a Dr. that treats his patients with respect, kindness and honesty. He does not rush through an appointment. Dr. Costello may ask a question or make an observation that catches a patient off guard but it is important to note that if he is saying something to a patient then it is because he has a medical reason for doing so (even if the patient does not see the medical reason yet).

Five stars does not give enough credit to Dr Costello's expertise. I continue to go to Dr Costello for many reasons. First and foremost he sees his own pt's and does not have a PA in his office. He himself or one of his staff ALWAYS answers your calls. If they say they will order it, that is exactly what they do. I so appreciate the fact that no one knocks on the door after 15 minutes announcing that your time is up. Dr Costello is an active listener and gently guides the pt in the right direction. I have NEVER left his office frustrated about a health concern or not having ALL of my questions answered. He stays current on the new treatments and medications. I continually benefit from his knowledge base. Before I leave the office the invitation is always extended that if I need anything to just call. Dr Costello is a rare find these days.

Ive been going to Dr Costello for over 10 years. I have had nothing but good experiences. I've read through some of these comments and it seems like some people are carrying s grudge about something? If you truly have an issue why don't you sign your name? I think you are one person with a grudge and trying to slander the man. I call bs about him being an hour late. His office staff knocks on the door and finds out why its going over 15 minutes, He may be taking care of an emergency.......... Lee Ann Martin

Excellent provider.