Patrick Aloysius Costello, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Birthplace: Oneida, NY

Birthdate: September 17, 1968

Education:

Ophthalmology Residency 2001-2004
Albany Medical College, NY

Medical Internship 2000-2001
Albany Medical College, NY

Medical School 1996-2000
Albany Medical College, NY

Bachelor of Science, cum laude 1995
State University of New York at Albany

Oneida Senior High School 1986

Medical Licensure: New York State 2002

Board Certification:

American Board of Ophthalmology Nov., 2005
National Board of Medical Examiners June, 2002

Faculty Positions:

Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology 2006-present
Upstate Medical College of the State University of New York

Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology 2003-2004
Albany Medical College

Chief Resident, Ophthalmology 2003-2004
Albany Medical College

Positions Served:

Silver Scorcher 5K/10K Road Race, 2012-present
Race Director, Founder

Sherrill Kenwood Park Festival, 2009-2013
Chairman, Creator

Sherrill Kenwood Park Development Project, 2008-present
Chairman, Creator

Admissions Committee 1998-2002
Albany Medical College

Institutional Ethics Committee 1999-2000
Albany Medical Center

Chairman, Social Committee 1997-1998
Albany Medical College

Student Chairman, Financial Aid Committee 1996-2000
Albany Medical College

Honors & Scholarships:

John A. Cetner ‘Good Physician’ Award 2003

The Academic Achievement Award of the 2000

Medical Society of the County of Albany and Its Auxiliary

Deans List, S.U.N.Y. at Albany 1993-1995

Research Awards:

Robert Reinecke Medical Student Prize 2000 for Research in Ophthalmology
Acquired esotropia: subjective and objective outcomes.

Robert Reinecke Resident Research Prize 2003 for Research in Ophthalmology
Vitreous Penetration of Topical Fourth Generation Fluoroquinolones.

Publications:

Costello P, Bakri SJ, Beer PM, Singh R, Falk NS, Melendez, JA.
Vitreous penetration of topical moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin in humans.
Retina. 2006. Feb;26(2):191-5.

Costello PA, Simon JW, Lininger L, Yao MJ.
Acquired esotropia: subjective and objective outcomes.
Journal of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 2001. Jun;5(3):193-7.

Presentations:

Complimentary Ophthalmic Residents Education (CORE) Course.
New Intraocular Lens Technology. New York City, March 9-11, 2007

57th Annual Postgraduate Review Course in Ophthalmology
Upstate Medical College, Syracuse, NY, December 1-2, 2006

Considerations for Intraocular Surgery Prophylaxis: Vitreous penetration of topical fourth generation fluoroquinolones
Albany Ophthalmology Update, Albany, NY, June 17-18, 2004

Vitreous penetration of topical fourth generation fluoroquinolones.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, October 23, 2004. Vitreous penetration of moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin after topical administration in humans.

Glenns Falls/Saratoga Optometric Conference
March 19-20, 2006
Evaluation and Treatment of Eyelid Ptosis

Societies & Memberships:

Fellow, American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Member, New York State Ophthalmological Society
Member, American Medical Association
Fellow, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member, New York State Medical Society
Member, Madison + Oneida County Medical Societies

Privileges:

Faxton-St.Lukes, Utica, NY Active/Attending
Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, NY Active/Attending
Oneida Healthcare Center Active/Attending
Community Hospital, Hamilton, NY Courtesy
St. Elizabeth’s, Utica, NY Courtesy
Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse Courtesy/Faculty
Specialty Surgery Center, Liverpool, NY Attending

Office Locations:

2 Ellinwood Drive, New Hartford, NY
131 Main St, Oneida, NY
255 Hill Rd., Rome, NY
Route 12B, Hamilton, NY