Dr. Bernard Costello is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with 20 years of experience treating complex facial conditions in children and adults. Trained at top institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and the renowned Posnick Center for Facial Surgery, Dr. Costello specializes in craniofacial deformities, cleft conditions, facial injuries, and innovative regenerative medicine techniques. As President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a former leader of major professional organizations, he brings exceptional expertise and leadership to his practice. He is a full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh and serves as team physician for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr. Costello is accepting new patients and is known for his commitment to advanced surgical care and non-opioid pain management approaches.

Specialties

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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face

Education & Training

Residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship at Posnick Center for Facial Surgery
MD from University of Pennsylvania
Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center
Residency at University of Pennsylvania
DMD from University of Pennsylvania
University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of MedicineMedical School, 1997

Board Certifications

FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
President, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Credential: MD, DMD

NPI registered: 10/01/2006

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Areas of Focus

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPediatric Maxillofacial SurgeryCraniofacial deformitiesCleft-craniofacial conditionsFacial injuriesRegenerative medicine for craniofacial conditionsCraniomaxillofacial reconstructionPediatric facial disorders

Technology & Equipment

Regenerative medicine technologies
Craniofacial regeneration techniques

Professional Memberships

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (President)
American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (Past-President)
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (Past-President)

Beyond the Office

Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Science Integration at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Full-time faculty member at University of Pittsburgh since 2001

Former Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

Chief of Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital

Director for the Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE)

Team physician for Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey team (facial injuries)

Regular worldwide lecturer on pediatric facial disorders and craniofacial regenerative translational research

Treats facial injuries for the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey team

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