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Dr. Vanessa Costilla, MD

Dr. Vanessa Costilla, MD

Gastroenterology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Vanessa Costilla, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Costilla has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2010. She is affiliated with University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

UMC Gastroenterology

4309 102nd St Lubbock, TX 79423

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Dr. Costilla is affiliated with University Medical Center Lubbock, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Costilla specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Costilla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Costilla

4.1
7 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
29%
29%
1 star
0%
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I started seeing Dr. Costilla in Sep 2020. Took 6 weeks to get the first appointment, another 4 for follow up, another 6 for procedure, another 4 for results. Scheduled a 6 month follow up that the office canceled in July 2021 (mailed me a letter three days before notifying me that they had cancelled my appointment) and says their next available is Sep 2021. So a full year from when I started seeing her and not only is my issue not resolved, the treatment plan she prescribed isn't working but it is impossible to get into see her in a timely fashion. The doctor herself is nice enough, but the scheduling and care leaves much to be improved upon.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2021
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She is the doctor of my mom. She is good, honest and explain everything. We like her. She is very pleasant and answers all the questions we have. We highly recommend her.
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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Nenita Velasco – Oct 16, 2020
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I’ve been waiting for six weeks to hear back from this office on a test they were scheduling for my daughter. I’ve called six times with zero results. They finally called me back but never have any answers. The other test finally was scheduled and given but it’s been 9 days it happened and I don’t have any results. They should have had them back last week. What is going on in that office? Why does it take 6 weeks to schedule the test? The insurance approved it and it’s about to expire. Why can’t they give me the results? This is ridiculous. The doctors was pleasant but eager to leave in the fifteen minute appointment after waiting over an hour to be seen. I know we are dealing with COVID, i get there are delays but why do I have to call so many times with no results?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 19, 2020
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Down to earth and easy to talk to. She has a great bedside manner, very thorough, caring and doesn't rush you out the door.
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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Danielle A Counts – Aug 26, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Costilla is eager to fill the gaps of diversity in healthcare by being a female provider, and being bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She attended Rice University for her Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Managerial Science. She then...read more

biography

Dr. Costilla is eager to fill the gaps of diversity in healthcare by being a female provider, and being bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She attended Rice University for her Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Managerial Science. She then...read more
  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • East Texas Baptist University / School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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  • Spanish

Locations

UMC Gastroenterology

UMC Gastroenterology4309 102nd St Lubbock, TX 79423
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Medical Center

    602 Indiana Ave
    Lubbock, TX 79415
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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