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Dr. Melinda A. Costa, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Jose, California

Dr. Melinda A. Costa, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

San Jose, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1831346162· License: a103870 (CA) verify
Medical school: Univ Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine · Graduated 2006
Industry payments (2024): $807 across 13 payments (what this means)
4.79(20 ratings)
Dr. Melinda A. Costa, MD, FACS - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Jose, California

Main Office

2516 Samaritan Dr Suite N, California

(408) 659-6757

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Melinda A. Costa, MD, FACS, is a highly-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon based in San Jose, California. She specializes in both adult and pediatric craniofacial surgery, with a particular interest in facial feminization and cleft lip and palate repair. Dr. Costa is double-fellowship trained and boasts a strong online presence, connecting with patients through various social media platforms. While pricing information isn't readily available, her impressive 5.0 rating from 8 reviews suggests satisfied patients. For those seeking a skilled and compassionate surgeon in the San Jose area, Dr. Costa is certainly worth considering.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$807

Payments

13

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Melinda A. Costa received $807 across 13 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Experience

Dr. Melinda A. Costa Review Summary

4.6
Dr. Costa receives stellar reviews overall! She has a perfect 5.0 rating from 8 patients, likely on her own website. Other platforms show similarly high scores, with a near perfect 4.9 on Google and 5.0 on RealSelf. Healthgrades shows a 3.9, bringing the overall average to a still impressive 4.6. This suggests patients are highly satisfied with her work.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 44 reviews

View on Google Reviews

Insurance Information

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Phone: (408) 659-6757

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

2516 Samaritan Dr Suite N

San Jose, California 95124

Office Information

Phone: (408) 659-6757

Where does Dr. Melinda A. Costa practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

2516 Samaritan Dr Suite N, San Jose, California 95124

(8 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Pennsylvania

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Certified By American Board Of Plastic Surgery In Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Melinda A. Costa online?
This information is not available based on the provided details. It's recommended to check the doctor's website (costamd.com) or contact their office directly at (408) 659-6757.
Does Dr. Melinda A. Costa offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided details. It's recommended to check the doctor's website or contact their office directly.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Melinda A. Costa?
Patients praise Dr. Costa for her skill and excellent results across various procedures. Reviews highlight successful facial reconstruction without visible patching, positive experiences with ear surgery and rhinoplasty, and life-changing outcomes for patients with tuberous breasts. Patients also appreciate her expertise in fillers (like Kybella) and the thoroughness of her pre-surgery consultations.
What areas of care does Dr. Melinda A. Costa cater to?
Dr. Costa specializes in adult and pediatric craniofacial plastic surgery. Her areas of expertise include facial feminization, cleft lip and palate repair, facial reconstruction, ear surgery (including earlobe repair and otoplasty), rhinoplasty, tuberous breast correction, and non-surgical treatments like Kybella and Vollure fillers.