Dr. John Costello, MD
Dr. John Costello, MD is an internist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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2821 N Ballas Rd Ste 165 Saint Louis, MO 63131Compare Dr. John Costello, MD with other Internists near you
Dr. Costello is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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Dr. Costello's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Costello
3.5
| 5 Star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 Star | 10% | 10% |
| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 32% | 32% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Costello to family and friends is 3.451613 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
My Care Philosophy begins with being truthful. It continues by being as accurate as the medical data and science support. It completes itself with through communication and kindness.biography
Being a good physician requires four steps; 1. Developing a moral foundation central to your character and behavior. This allows you to be a truthful person. A truthful person learns more from their errors than their successes...read moreInternal Medicine
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Barnes & Jewish Hosp-wash University
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Saint Louis University Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 1978Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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