Brian Costello, MPAS, PA-C
About Brian Costello, MPAS, PA-C
Brian Costello PA-C joined Albuquerque Dermatology Associates after completing over 27 years in a distinguished military career retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He has over 20 years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
PA Costello treats a wide variety of dermatology conditions. His duties include performing skin cancer screenings, biopsies, cryosurgical destruction (freezing) of precancerous growths (Actinic Keratoses), and managing chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Additionally, he has many years of experience in dermatologic surgical removal of skin cancer from a wide host of locations. PA Costello is accepting new patients and is easily accessible for both new and existing patients.
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Brian Costello earned his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Air Force Physician Assistant program.
