Dr. Jonathan Kost, MD
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Jonathan Kost, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Meriden, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Midstate Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.4 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (61 reviews)
Practice
435 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451Telehealth available
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Dr. Kost is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center Meriden, a highly rated hospital.
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Kost's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kost
3.4
61 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 54% | 54% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 33% | 33% |
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Excellent care plan and Innovative
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Holly McLin – Nov 02, 2022
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Dr. JI Kost is my doctor for several years. His exceptional knowledge and experience is saving a lot of his patients not to end up in a wheelchair ,The staff is also great. Thank you.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Slavia Git – Jun 28, 2022
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After years of ESI's I have come to learn that they are "off label use" and are not for people with intractable pain.
After numerous injections, and blocks, from this office, in conjunction with (2) spinal fusions (by a neurosurgeon) he recommended, I now suffer with adhesive arachnoiditis.
Nobody in Connecticut treats it.
I found a specialist in California who diagnosed me for free, after mailing 3 CD's of MRI's.
Trying to get my primary care doctor to follow along with arachnoiditis, is proving to be very challenging.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Kris – May 28, 2022
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Made my hell less intolerable
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2022
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Dr Kost is exceptional!
I have been a patient of Dr Kost’s since the 1990’s.
He is the most compassionate & empathetic Dr I have ever been acquainted with.
He is a rare find!
Dr Kost has many years of proven success, and that’s from my own experience.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Annette J – Sep 27, 2019
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Dr Kost has been instrumental in my pain management. I've been a patient of his office for 4 years after failed lumbar fusions. His team has not only effectively managed my pain, they have prevented me from another back surgery. APRN Suzie is amazing and really goes the extra mile to help. Dr. Kost is a great listener and talks everything out with you in detail so you understand his rationale. I love this office!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Christine in CT – Jan 22, 2019
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I have only seen Dr. Kost once but I am new to the practice. I was very impressed with his professionalism knowledge and recommendations for my pain management plan following my cancer treatment. He takes time to listen and evaluate.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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TP in Marlborough CT – Apr 14, 2018
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Dr. Kost is the best. Always takes the time to listen and consistently tries new approaches to see if it will have better results for you. Everyone in the office goes out of their way to check in with you, say hello, or see how you are feeling.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2018
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This office is riddled with a lack of compassion. I never felt that my pain or condition was taken seriously, or even cared about. I always felt as though I were a bother every time I called the office or had an appointment. I arrived and left the office in pain, with no treatment plans or hope of reducing my pain. Was given a procedure in the office and had an adverse reaction, the staff could care less. Will NEVER return.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Bristol – Nov 19, 2017
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Dr Kost and his PA Beth Garrison have been instrumental in helping me attain a measure of independence after an injury 19 yrs ago. The injury to my cervical spine was severe, but throughout years of severe pain and rapid decline of my health they never stopped fighting for me. I now have a SCS implant that has been instrumental in me attaining some independence. I simply don’t know where I’d be without their care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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East Hartford, CT – Oct 26, 2017
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Absolutely amazing! Has never given up on me, always thinking outside the box for any answers that may bring relief, and genuinely cares for his patients! Idk where I'd be without him. May have to wait, but it's always worth it and he spends quality time with each of his patients every single time, never feel rushed. Given my specific situation,he is the one doctor that I can always trust and count on I've had to see and continue to see many...but none like him! I love his midstate staff too
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2017
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Dr. Kost and his PA Abby have been wonderful to work with. I suffered a head and neck injury after a fall and my neck has been the most problematic. I have nueropathic pain in my neck, head and face. He genuinely cares about his patients and wants to get to the root cause of the problem.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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West Hartford, CT – Apr 13, 2017
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Dr Kost has changed my life over the past couple of years. I am a three time cancer survivor and when i was not feeling well again many doctors wanted to put me on pain meds and put me in a bed for the forseeable future. Dr Kost was able to get me back on my feet quite quickly and has worked with me since, improving my quality of life beyond that which I ever thought possible!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Kim L in Webster, NY – Nov 29, 2016
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Superior doctor! Highly Knowledgeable, informative and takes a great deal of interest and concern in his patients -- Speaking for myself. I would highly recommend Dr. Kost.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Amy Eve Grace in Farmington, CT – Sep 12, 2016
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Minimal experience with doc - kept getting moved to assistants
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Robert Adams in Hartford, CT – Mar 23, 2016
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This man is more than awesome. After two back surgeries, my husband was still unable to bear the pain or walk. We were sent to Dr. Kost as a last resort. Dr. Kost did a thorough hands-on examination of just about every bone in my husbands body. No one had ever taken this much time with him. Dr. Kost suggested that he didn't feel the back was his problem and felt he had serious hip issues. After left hip replaced he is 90% improved. Right hip being done in March. Thank You for caring so much!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Paul Glemboski in Colchester, CT – Feb 20, 2016
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I have been a patient for 12 years.He has excellent bedside manner. He answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.He is is very compassionate.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Shauna Andrews in Bristol – Dec 17, 2015
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Kost to family and friends is 3.3770492 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
The Hartford Hospital Pain Treatment Center is the only multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic pain treatment center in Connecticut. The newest and effective modalities of interventional treatment are combined with physical rehabilitation...read morebiography
Dr. Jonathan Kost is the founder and medical director of the Hartford Hospital Pain Treatment Center and The Spine and Pain Institute at Midstate Medical Center. Dr. Kost has been practicing pain management for more than 20 years and is board certified...read morePain Medicine Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
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Brigham And Women's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1992Beth Israel Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1991Waterbury Hospital Health Center
Internship Hospital, 1988American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Practice
Midstate Medical Center435 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451
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- Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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