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Dr. Louis Costa, MD

Dr. Louis Costa, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Louis Costa, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Charleston, SC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1982. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

247 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401

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Dr. Costa's Reviews

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3.5
13 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Humiliating Experience!
Dr. Costa left me with an elongated ear lobe on one side after surgery then told me that I was over analyzing my features and that, actually everyone has mis-matched features and I was only noticing it now because I was looking too hard. When I asked to review the before pictures, he cherry picked a few but didn’t show me all of them. My concerns were not adequately addressed, I felt invalidated and his demeanor was dismissive and arrogant. He acted as if I must have imagined I had matching ears! I felt humiliated. He assumed no responsibility or offered and corrective follow up. I never in a million years could have imagined I would be treated like that after putting so much trust (and more than $10k) in Dr. Costa and paying 100% upfront. In one follow up he made me wait for an hour probably hoping I would give up. I finally did! To this day I will not wear my hair up because one ear lobe is noticeably deformed and elongated. My advice - NEVER LET HIM TOUCH YOU!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Never have I ever been treated so poorly – Jan 13, 2024
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Simply The Best
I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my face. Dr Costa is a gifted surgeon and he has a huge heart to go with it. I am so pleased with the work he did for me. Life changing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 14, 2022
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Great Salesman
Very informative prior to surgery. Really arrogant and condescending afterward, even when he was trying to fix his poor work. Surgical suites are filthy. His nurse lies quite well to cover her own behind.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Scarred For Life – Jul 21, 2022
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My experience was not good. If you could see my nose right now...it looks like a small corn dog on my face. I trusted Dr. Costa, gave him $8000 cash, and he turned my nose into a mini hotdog. I can’t believe this guy still operates on humans, because I don’t believe he has a soul or a conscience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Carrie Lovejoy – Mar 04, 2021
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The staff was very professional with respect to guidelines for COVID protocol. The office was impeccably clean. The staff was very friendly and interested in my well being throughout my appointment time. Dr Costa reviewed my medical history as well as my concerns and questions with respect to my needs. Dr Costa genuinely spoke to specific questions. The time he spent with me was very much appreciated. I totally recommend this office to anyone seeking an honest thorough and capable surgeon for facial surgical needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Francis Beylotte – Dec 17, 2020
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Excellent, my eyelid surgery and chin implant surgery changed my life. I owe it all to the competent and thorough attention to detail only Dr.Costa could provide ! Thank you Dr.Costa for understanding exactly what I desired as end result and expecting to perfection!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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K. DeLeon – Oct 06, 2020
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Very easy to talk to and came highly recommend by my family and friends a
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2020
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It’s been 5 months since my eyelid lift and neck lift and I’m ecstatic with my results. The most amazing thing about my results is that I look the same but about 15 years younger. Dr Costa is an artist. I didn’t want to look in the mirror or have my photo taken before my surgery, and now, I’ll jump in every photo and I love looking in the mirror. I have eyelids again and a beautiful neck line. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best experience EVER!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Audrea – Feb 17, 2020
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I had surgery in December 2016. Dr Costa did the procedure. I could not have asked for a better surgeon. The entire staff were super nice and helpful. I would highly recommend Dr Costa. Very very happy with the procedure and after results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Marcia in Lexington, SC – Jul 18, 2018
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He was the best! Loved the staff and I loved my nose. All very professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Cindy Reese in Columbia, SC – May 11, 2018
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Post op suite is filthy. Ended up with infection resulting in permanent discoloration after a year. Too scared to go back to have him fix it. Very nice prior to surgery, abrasive follow up, lies about recovery and healing time frame. Very egotistical.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Myrtle Beach, SC – Sep 15, 2017
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About Me

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Louis E. Costa, DMD, MD is board-certified plastic surgeon in the Charleston, SC area. A highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Costa offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures for the face including facelift,...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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