George P. Papacostas, M.D.
Dr. Papacostas is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a remarkable career dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients. He specializes in a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including trauma, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, and general orthopedics.
Dr. George Papacostas is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a remarkable career dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. He as over two decades of experience in a wide range of orthopedic procedures, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, trauma fracture and general orthopedics.
Dr. Papacostas earned his medical degree from the prestigious University of Cincinnati College of Medicine after completing his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center from 1999 to 2004, where he honed his skills and knowledge in orthopedic procedures. In 2004, he pursued a fellowship in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, also located in Cincinnati, Ohio, further specializing in his field. Dr. Papacostas furthered his academic work in 2006 with additional training in Hyperbaric Medicine and Problem Wound Management, demonstrating his commitment to providing comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Papacostas was awarded the Freiberg First Prize Award in 2000, 2001, and 2002 and was also honored with the Gate Pharmaceutical Award and the Louis W. Rauh Award.
He resides in the Wilmington, Ohio area and is looking forward to an expanded leadership role in orthopedic services offered by Clinton Memorial Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and maintaining an active lifestyle.
EDUCATION
1995- Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
Washington Univeristy, Saint Louis, Missouri, Maga Cum Laude
1999- Doctor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
State Medical Board of Ohio
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
2004, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery. Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
1999-2004, Residency within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
2006, Hyperbaric Medicine and Problem Wound Management
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