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John G. Costouros, MD, FACS
Shoulder and elbow surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Costouros specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder disorders with both arthroscopic and open techniques. He is Board-Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. He has particular expertise in traditional and reverse shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repair, and sports injuries of the shoulder.
He is Past President of the Northern California Orthopaedic Society, Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, and the Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society. He is an active member of the society of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the European Shoulder and Elbow Society (SECEC). His research is focused on enhancing clinical outcomes using molecular mediators, stem cells, biologics, and the design of state-of-the-art implants used in shoulder surgery.
He is Past President of the Northern California Orthopaedic Society, Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, and the Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society. He is an active member of the society of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the European Shoulder and Elbow Society (SECEC). His research is focused on enhancing clinical outcomes using molecular mediators, stem cells, biologics, and the design of state-of-the-art implants used in shoulder surgery.
- 450 Broadway Street
- Redwood City, CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-5256
- 450 Broadway Street
- Redwood City, CA 94063
- Phone: 650-723-5643
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)
- Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Osteo Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2008)
- Fellowship: Harvard Medical School (2004) MA
- Fellowship, University of Zurich, Balgrist Hospital, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2005)
- Residency: University of California San Francisco (2004) CA
- Fellowship, University of California San Francisco, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cartilage Injury, Arthritis (2002)
- Internship: University of California San Francisco (1999) CA
- Medical Education: University of California San Francisco (1998) CA
- B.S. with Honors, Stanford University, Biological Sciences (1994)
Honors & Awards
- Departmental Honors, Stanford University, Department of Biological Sciences (1994)
- Firestone Honorary Research Fellowship, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine (1995)
- Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine (1997)
- Research Fellowship, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) (2002)
- Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research, Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) (2002)
- Research Poster of the Year, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) (2003)
- Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research, Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) (2004)
- Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Smith & Nephew Endoscopy (2005)
- Research Award, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) (2006)
- Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Honorary International Traveling Fellow, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) (2011)
- Young Investigator Award, Western Orthopaedic Association (WOA) (2013)
- Leaders in Total Joint Replacement: Generation Next Award, Orthopaedics Today (2013)
Administrative Appointments
- Admissions Committee, University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine (1995 - 1998)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Kinesiology, San Jose State University (2006 - Present)
- Team Physician, San Jose State University Athletics (2006 - Present)
- Adunct Professor, Graduate School of Athletic Training, San Jose State University (2007 - Present)
- Medical Director, Graduate School of Athletic Training, San Jose State University (2008 - Present)
- Board of Directors, Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society (UC San Francisco) (2008 - Present)
- President, Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association (NCCWOA) (2011 - Present)
- President, Leroy C. Abbott Orthopaedic Society (UC San Francisco) (2011 - Present)
- President, Northern California Orthopaedic Society (NCOS) (2012 - Present)
- Bylaws Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) (2012 - Present)
- Admissions Committee, Stanford University School of Medicine (2012 - Present)
- Medical Advisory Committee, United Healthcare (UHC) (2014 - Present)
- International Committee, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) (2014 - Present)
Publications
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Risk of Thromboembolism in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Effect of Implant Type and Traumatic Indication
Navarro, R. A., Inacio, M. Cs., Burke, M. F., Costouros, J. G., & Yian, E. H. (2013). Risk of Thromboembolism in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Effect of Implant Type and Traumatic Indication. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 471(5), 1576-1581. -
Total shoulder arthroplasty with an uncemented soft-metal-backed glenoid component
Fucentese, S. F., Costouros, J. G., Kuehnel, S.-P., & Gerber, C. (2010). Total shoulder arthroplasty with an uncemented soft-metal-backed glenoid component. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 19(4), 624-631. -
Static posterior humeral head subluxation and total shoulder arthroplasty
Gerber, C., Costouros, J. G., Sukthankar, A., & Fucentese, S. F. (2009). Static posterior humeral head subluxation and total shoulder arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 18(4), 505-510. -
Teres minor integrity predicts outcome of latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears
Costouros, J. G., Espinosa, N., Schmid, M. R., & Gerber, C. (2007). Teres minor integrity predicts outcome of latissimus dorsi tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 16(6), 727-734.
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Reversal of suprascapular neuropathy following arthroscopic repair of massive supraspinatus and infraspinatus rotator cuff tears
Costouros, J. G., Porramatikul, M., Lie, D. T., & Warner, J. Jp. (2007). Reversal of suprascapular neuropathy following arthroscopic repair of massive supraspinatus and infraspinatus rotator cuff tears. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 23(11), 1152-1161.
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Preventing chondrocyte programmed cell death caused by iatrogenic injury
Costouros, J. G., & Kim, H. T. (2007). Preventing chondrocyte programmed cell death caused by iatrogenic injury. KNEE, 14(2), 107-111.
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Trans-cuff portal for arthroscopic posterior capsulorrhaphy
Costouros, J. G., Clavert, P., & Warner, J. Jp. (2006). Trans-cuff portal for arthroscopic posterior capsulorrhaphy. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 22(10).
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Comparison of chondrocyte apoptosis in vivo and in vitro following acute osteochondral injury
Costouros, J. G., Dang, A. C., & Kim, H. T. (2004). Comparison of chondrocyte apoptosis in vivo and in vitro following acute osteochondral injury. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 22(3), 678-683.
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Congenital diplopodia
Brower, J. S., Wootton-Gorges, S. L., Costouros, J. G., Boakes, J., & Greenspan, A. (2003). Congenital diplopodia. PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, 33(11), 797-799.
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Inhibition of chondrocyte apoptosis in vivo following acute osteochondral injury
Costouros, J. G., Dang, A. C., & Kim, H. T. (2003). Inhibition of chondrocyte apoptosis in vivo following acute osteochondral injury. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE, 11(10), 756-759.
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Return of motion after simultaneous repair of displaced bucket-handle meniscal tears and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Costouros, J. G., Raineri, G. R., & Cannon, W. D. (1999). Return of motion after simultaneous repair of displaced bucket-handle meniscal tears and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 15(2), 192-196.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Good communicator with sense of humor when appropriate.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
doctor good PA fair
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
very professional, smart , knowledgeable doctor!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
I will go to no one else other than Dr. Costouros. He has my trust and I have great faith in his ability as a top surgeon in his field
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Great.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Costouros is great! I have already recommended him to a neighbor who has chosen him as her surgeon.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Tends to be rushed but that's not his fault per se, more the fault of "the system."
SHC Patient, May 2015
Very good system .Please keep it up .
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. C and his staff have provided nothing but the best care I have ever had for my shoulder. I have had 5 surgeries and Dr. C listened to my concerns, took his time explaining options and provided me the best outcome for my shoulder.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
great
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I not sure I agree with advice that I could use ibuprofin during non-operative rehab based on studies I read that have shown it interferes with ligament remodeling
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I consider myself fortunate to be seen by my care provider, no matter how inconvenient it is to reschedule when necessary.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Great doc/personal & attentive/listens - spot on with treatment/great confidence in him.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
The best provider to date.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
no follow up after the surgery
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Costouros is an excellent surgeon however he did not explain the results of my MRI or what to expect after surgery, neither did his resident.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Dr. Costouros has been great.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
It was a pleasant experience with the care provider.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Up most concerns, everyone was great.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
They gave good care.
SHC Patient, May 2014
I recommend that any friends or family go here or no where else, me too.
SHC Patient, May 2014
Again great care!
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Great staff.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Good communicator with sense of humor when appropriate.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
doctor good PA fair
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
very professional, smart , knowledgeable doctor!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
I will go to no one else other than Dr. Costouros. He has my trust and I have great faith in his ability as a top surgeon in his field
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Great.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Costouros is great! I have already recommended him to a neighbor who has chosen him as her surgeon.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Tends to be rushed but that's not his fault per se, more the fault of "the system."
SHC Patient, May 2015
Very good system .Please keep it up .
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. C and his staff have provided nothing but the best care I have ever had for my shoulder. I have had 5 surgeries and Dr. C listened to my concerns, took his time explaining options and provided me the best outcome for my shoulder.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
great
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I not sure I agree with advice that I could use ibuprofin during non-operative rehab based on studies I read that have shown it interferes with ligament remodeling
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I consider myself fortunate to be seen by my care provider, no matter how inconvenient it is to reschedule when necessary.
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