Dr. Gina Marie Costello MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
2200 Gar Hwy Swansea MA, 02777About
Dr. Gina Costello is an adolescent specialist practicing in Swansea, MA. Dr. Costello works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Costello treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Scoliosis
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Menstrual Cramps
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