Christina L Costantino, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.909244 average rating from 119 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Newton, MA
- Boston, MA
Dr. Christina Costantino is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Thoracic Surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Costantino brings a patient-centered approach to her clinical practice, specializing in all benign and malignant disease of the chest. She has specific interests in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, tracheal conditions, and esophageal diseases. She is a fellowship-trained Robotic Surgeon and has a specific interest in minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Costantino received her BA from Princeton University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, where she received the Repici Award in General Surgery. She completed her General Surgery Residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. During her fellowship, she completed additional oncologic surgical training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Costantino has published multiple papers in high-impact journals and has presented at national and international conferences. She holds various leadership positions on academic committees and is invested in educational endeavors to mentor and train the next generation of thoracic surgeons nationally.
Her research interests are broad and include studying the molecular and genetic pathways that underlie the development of thoracic tumors, innovation in robotic surgery, and the pathophysiology and surgical treatment of subglottic stenosis and other airway disease. Her current research involves studying the molecular and immunologic profiles of early-stage lung cancer and the gender differences that exist in the development of thoracic disease.
Dr. Costantino delivers compassionate, individualized care to her patients and is committed to advancing the field of thoracic surgery through clinical excellence and innovative research and surgical techniques. She sees patients at both Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton Wellesley Hospital.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2024
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2022
- Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College, 2014
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.909244 average rating from 119 reviews
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Caring and straightforward. Willing to listen and explain. What more could I ask for at a first meeting? I felt I was in good hands. And I appreciated it.
2026-06-24
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Good experience
2026-06-22
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Very knowledgeable and helpful
2026-06-13
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Extremely caring and knowledgeable
2026-06-07
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As in all my dealings with Mass General, Dr. Costantino and her office have been very helpful and a pleasure to deal with
2026-06-07
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30 Minutes late to appointment/no apology-reviewed history and discussed next steps, would have appreciated explanation of "what's next" scenarios based on results of pending tests, specifically if malignancy is found, or not found
2026-05-28
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Excellent provider Confident in their opinion and recommendations
2026-05-27
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Dr. Costantino is outstanding. I feel fortunate to be in her care.
2026-05-25
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Both [redacted] and Dr. Costantino are great. They are patient and explain everything in a way I can understand
2026-05-24
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Hard to believe it's the one year mark already. Amazing how well I bounced back and in awe of the incredible team you assembled to get it done. Very grateful to you!
2026-05-21
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Dr. Constantino has been very thorough and is excellent.
2026-05-08
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They were very knowledgeable to me and may meet you understand everything
2026-05-07
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She is exceptional
2026-05-06
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Dr. Constantino is an excellent surgeon. She is very thorough and professional, has a great bedside manner, and her office has run really, really well. I would highly recommend her and her practice to any of my family and friends.
2026-05-07
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Detailed explanation of all pertinent information
2026-05-06
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Dr. Costantino was very professional, knowledgeable generally about lung cancer and specifically about my condition and my surgery a couple of years ago. And I found her very respectful, clear, explained everything well and was very good to work with.
2026-05-06
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She was very thorough and pleasant.
2026-04-24
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Dt Constantino was wonderful. She was professional, easy to understand and clearly explained the road ahead
2026-04-15
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She explained things clearly and thoroughly. She also listened well. I was pleased with this initial meeting.
2026-04-13
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She's straight forward, no nonsense and explains things well. Exactly what I need.
2026-04-13
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This was a consultation meeting, following a somewhat disturbing CT (which was ordered by a different provider). All of my concerns were addressed in full by this provider.
2026-04-08
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Dr. Costantino treats me like I am the only patient she has. She's concerned with how my recovery is improving and takes the time to address and explain the images of my CT SCANS and their results. Dr. Costantino inspires confidence with her knowledge and medical skills. I couldn't be in more capable hands.
2026-04-02
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The doctor was clear and direct. She articulated her point in a manner that was easy to understand. I had follow-up questions that were taken seriously and the answers provided were thorough and relevant.
2026-03-16
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Dr. Constantino is very professional, very well prepared, compassionate, and knowledgeable about me and my family's history. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs an excellent thoracic surgeon.
2026-02-18
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Excellent
2026-01-25
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Wonderful office manager. Terrific PA: smart, knowledgeable, helpful, sensitive. Terrific MD: clear, informative, sensitive, helpful. We're coming back!
2026-01-21
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I liked that she just told me what was going on very direct. That is what I needed to know the truth of what was going on with my health. I can go forward with all the information.
2026-01-18
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Extremely competent and professional
2026-01-11
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I feel fortunate to have this doctor as an outstanding participant in my complex medical care.
2025-12-29
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Her team was responsive caring and attentive to my needs. Dr Costantino seems very knowledgeable about my diagnosis.
2025-12-16
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I appreciate that she was able to call in for the ZOOM meeting while she was waiting in traffic.
2025-12-15
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Well prepared, focused in well to my specific concerns, made appropriate recommendations and referral to colleagues
2025-12-07
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Dr. Costantino is a thoughtful and thorough clinician and I have enjoyed working with her!
2025-12-07
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Dr. Costantino is always thorough and I trust her feedback and advice.
2025-11-26
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Dr. Costantino is a surgeon of the first order with communication skills to match. And her PA and staff are equally competent and caring.
2025-11-26
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Very detailed review of my CT Scans. Answered my questions. Very friendly. Great listener.
2025-11-17
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She was very patient and understanding. I have a lot of confidence in her as my surgeon.
2025-11-17
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Dr. Costantino was running late, so I called to make sure nothing had gone wrong on my end. I left a message and someone got right back to me, letting me know what was going on, and getting in touch with Dr. Costantino to gauge her timing. Help was efficient and respectful. I appreciated the prompt response.
2025-11-17
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I was very satisfied with my doctor and the procedure she handled me with. The operation seemed to be very successful thanks to her expertise. I'm very blessed that I had such a good doctor. Thank you.
2025-11-16
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