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November 2023 by Art Cantu
A professional and Caring MD !! He has done neck surgery and recently lower back surgery for me and I feel terrific !! I have recommended him to family & friends !!!
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February 2023 by Clint R.
I looked up to this man like a big brother and trusted him. I saw him for over a decade in total. I tried cancelling my surgery with him in 2007 because it was not necessary since I was playing sports again. it was reiterated to me that the surgery was very low risk and that Dr. Costigan felt it could really help me with my nagging back pain. I consented to the "low risk" procedure to remove screws from my back and I was to be fully recovered from in a month. After the surgery, I noticed saddle numbness and severe tailbone pain. I called Dr. C and was told not to worry, that it was just inflammation and an mri was scheduled for 5 days later. (what a relief right, wrong) The numbness started to clear up but there was still new pain in the back and tailbone. The MRI said I was structurally sound and I thought he had a handle on things given the progress. I returned to work a month later, and after a week I started experiencing violent perineal shocks when getting in and out of chairs or cars that just dropped me to the floor in agony. He told me his surgery had gone perfectly and nothing he did could have caused this type of pain. Attention was directed to my tailbone and injections were done. I did physical therapy. He gave me really no explanation aside from me having sensitive nerves. He then blamed scar tissue from my previous surgery with Dr. Robert Watkins and offered to do a spinal cord stimulator. Later he recommended a fusion to address my back pain because my disc became progressively worse. My back pain wasnt my real complaint though. It was these shocks! I got more opinions from neurosurgeons because I wanted to consider a minimally invasive approach since we had little explanation for these shocks. I even considered hip surgery and piriformis surgery as approaches to my perineal pain.Long story short, 5 years from Dr. Costigan's surgery, I found a surgeon in Marina Del Rey that essentially saved my life because this pain was unbearable. In surgery, he found an "old dural sac violation" that had left my spinal cord nerves exposed hanging out which is why movements were shocking me. I'll let you decide where it came from. He closed it up and then, post surgery, completely blew my mind away discussing it with me. How does something like this get missed? The shocks are gone with some pinching here and there at times. I'm left with other permanent damage including tailbone pain as well but at least I can walk, right?Oh ya and when 3 years passes, legally, the statute of limitations runs out in case you were wondering.
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February 2023 by Barkev Sirabionian
Dr. Costigan is an excellent orthopedic surgeon, very kind and professional. I had a great experience being treated by him.
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January 2023 by Candice C.
Had a cervical disc replacement with Dr. Costigan. Seen him throughout the course of a year....Friendly, pleasant, and caring doctor throughout the whole process. Never felt pressured and always answered any questions. Office staff are great and helpful. They also quickly responded to any questions that I had. Outstanding doctor.
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December 2022 by Pam W.
This doctor is very rushed and doesn't listen well. Despite being told that I don't want oxycodone, he continued to press them on me. I emailed him with several valid questions, but he never responded. Save your time and money and go to another doctor...one who actually cares.
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September 2022 by Rudy Llanos
Dr Costigan is so cool as a person, and a world class spine doctor.I recomend him to anyone with back or neck problems, he will fix you.
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September 2022 by Honor Vandeveer
Highly recommend!Staff was very helpful!Dr C was very personable, to the point, and mostly very informative regarding several options going forward with recovery!
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September 2022 by David Beach
Dr Costigan is the very best doctor, period!Best surgeon and most caring doctor.
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August 2022 by Scott Whitney
They are always good. Gets pretty busy sometimes, but they do their best to get you in on time. Costigan is one of the better surgeons in Pasadena. Had 2 back surgeries, it's been 3 months since the second. Slowly getting better. Cesar does a great job of getting meds out and is always on top of things. Overall, good organization.
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August 2022 by Sherise Rickett
Dr. Costigan and his staff are the absolute BEST! I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my back and refer friends regularly. He gave me my active life back!!
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August 2022 by Nancy Castle
I have been a patient of Dr Costiganfor a long time. He has taken careof my back pain. I can functionand my life is back to normal again.
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August 2022 by Peggy Matthews
Knowledgeable, GREAT listener and easy to talk to. Such a caring spirit and he's an excellent surgeon.
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July 2022 by Chris Cartwright
Dr. Costigan has given me GREAT care and really helped me with both lumbar and neck issues. A kind, friendly and spiritual man. An excellent and compassionate doctor. Appreciate him every day.
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July 2022 by Lorri Jones
Dr. Costigan has been my orthopedic surgeon for years and has performed several surgeries. I trust him with my life. He is professional, knowledgeable, and most important easy to talk to. I highly recommend him ?
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July 2022 by Rochelle y Miller
My experience with Dr. Costigan and his staff is very pleasurable and professional, I have the utmost respect for MY DOCTOR and I look forward to my visits with him Thank you Dr. Costigan and staffSincerelyRochelle Y. Miller
