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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 a 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.


  • Medical Specialty-Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine/Otolaryngology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery

  • Specializations/ Clinical Interests -Head and Neck oncology, Facial plastic & Reconstructive surgery, Skull base surgery, facial nerve disorders

  • Board Certifications-American Board of Otolaryngology, 1990 American Board of Facial

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2000

  • Medical School-Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1984

  • Residency Training-General Surgery, Northwestern University

  • Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1985-1986 Otolaryngology, Northwestern University

  • Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1986-1988

  • Fellowship-Head and neck surgical oncology and reconstructive surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1988-1989

  • Cranial base surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA, 1990-1991

  • Email address: dr.c@cranialbasecenter.org

 
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