The Center For Cranial Base Surgery: Dr. Peter D. Costantino

Dr. Peter D. Costantino

Vice-Chairman - Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Co-Director, Center for Cranial Base Surgery
Director, Center for Facial Reconstruction
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Director, Cranial Base Surgery, Columbia Medical Center

Dr. Costantino is an internationally recognized expert in craniofacial tumor surgery, and aesthetic and functional facial reconstruction. He pioneered the development of several new biomaterials and surgical techniques for the replacement of missing facial bone and soft tissue.

These developments have advanced the ability to restore patients to their pre-surgical appearance and function.

Dr. Costantino is dual board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a founding member of the North American Skull Base Society, the only nathional cranial base organization. He is also served on the Board of Directors for a number of years.

He also is Joint Council certified in head and neck oncology.

Dr. Costantino is an approachable, clear communicator. He welcomes the patient/physician partnership, as does his surgical team and staff.

See Dr. Peter Costantino's Press Awards

2009	Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. "2009 America's Top Doctor for Cancer"
2007	Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. "2007 America's Top Doctor for Cancer"
2006	Castle Connolly Medical LTD “Top Doctor in New York Metro Area” Description: Americas trusted source for identifying Top Doctors. (10th Ed.)
2006	New York Magazine “2006- Best Doctors in New York” Description: Selected as one of the top physician in his field. (June 2006)
2006	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctor” Description: Selected as one of the top specialist throughout the nation. (Ed. 2006)
2006	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctors for Cancer” Description: Nominated by physician peers as the nation’s top medical specialists for Cancer in the nation. (2nd Ed.)
2005	Best Doctors in America 2005-2006 Description: selected by “The Best Doctors in America” publication.
2005	New York Magazine “2005- Best Doctors in New York” Description: Selected as one of the top physicians in his field. (June 2005)
2005	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctor” Description: Selected as one of the top specialist throughout the nation. (Ed. 2005)
2005	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctors for Cancer” Description: Nominated by physician peers as the nation’s top medical specialists for Cancer in the nation. (Ed. 2005)
2004	Better Living Magazine “2004- Best Doctors in America” Description: Nominated by fellow doctors as one of “The Best Doctors” for the annual edition of Better Living Magazine edition (Jan 2004).
2004	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctor” Description: Selected as one of the top specialist throughout the nation. (Ed. 2004)
2003	Best Doctors in America 2003-2004 Description: selected by “The Best Doctors in America” publication.
2003	New York Magazine “2003-Best Doctors in New York” Description: Selected as one of the ten “Hall of Fame” doctors for the annual doctors/medicine edition (June 2003).
2003	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctor” Description: Selected as one of the top specialist throughout the nation. (Ed. 2003)
2002	New York Magazine “2002-Best Doctors in New York” Description: Selected as one of the ten “Hall of Fame” doctors for the annual doctors/medicine edition (June 2002).
2002	Castle Connolly Medical LTD. “America’s Top Doctor” Description: Selected as one of the top specialist throughout the nation. (Ed. 2002)
2001	New York Magazine “2001-Best Doctors in New York” Description: Selected as one of the ten “Hall of Fame” doctors for the annual doctors/medicine edition (June 2001).
1999	Honor Award Presented by: The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Description: National award presented to members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in recognition of volunteer efforts to the academy.
1997	Ira Tresley Award Presented by: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Description: National award presented annually for the most outstanding research in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery performed by a surgeon that has been in academic practice for at least three years. (Co-awarded with Dr. Craig D. Friedman)
1995	Ira Tresley Award Presented by: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Description: National award presented annually for the most outstanding research in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery performed by a surgeon that has been in an academic practice for at least three years.
1992	Physician of the Quarter Presented by: The Command Staff at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center Description: A local award presented quarterly to the physician that has demonstrated excellence in the performance of clinical and educational duties.
1992	D. Ralph Millard Investigation Scholarship Award Presented by: Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Description: A national award presented annually for the most outstanding basic science or clinical research related to General Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
1992	Ben Shuster Award Presented by: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Description: A national award presented annually for the most outstanding research in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery performed by a resident or fellow.
1990	Ben Shuster Award Presented by: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Description: A national award presented annually for the most outstanding research in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery performed by a resident or fellow.
1990	Air Force Clinical Surgeons Award Presented by: Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons Description: A national award presented annually for outstanding basic science or clinical research performed by a United States Air Force Surgeon in any surgical procedure
1990	First Prize: Francis L. Lederer - Norval H. Pierce Resident Research Competition Presented by: The Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Description: A local award presented annually for outstanding research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery performed by a resident.
1989	American Cancer Society Clinical Fellowship Award Presented by: The American Cancer Society Description: Presented annually to provide financial support for clinical fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology.
1988	First Prize: Francis L. Lederer - Norval H. Pierce Resident Research Competition Presented by: The Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Description: A local award presented annually for outstanding research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery performed by a resident.
1988	First Prize: Northwestern University Medical School Resident Research Competition Presented by: Department of Otolaryngology Description: A departmental award presented annually for outstanding research in the field of otolaryngology, performed by a resident.
1987	Second Prize: Northwestern University Medical School Resident Research Competition Presented by: Department of Otolaryngology Description: A departmental award presented annually for outstanding research in the field of otolaryngology, performed by a resident.
1987	Second Prize: Francis L. Lederer - Norval H. Pierce Resident Research Competition Presented by: The Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society Description: A local award presented annually for outstanding research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery performed by a resident.
1984	George J. Dennis Award Presented by: Northwestern University Medical School Description: An award presented annually to the Northwestern University medical student who has demonstrated the most outstanding performance throughout all required clinical clerkships