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Anthony J. Costa

MD, FRCSC

Hip & Knee, Shoulder

FRCSC-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex hip and knee conditions, using both traditional and advanced techniques, including robotic-assisted joint replacements.

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Experience:

15 years

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Location:

Calgary, AB; Vancouver, BC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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Procedural expertise

About

Known for his comprehensive surgical skillset, Dr. Costa has over 14 years of experience with complex knee and shoulder conditions, sports injuries, and joint replacements.

Beyond the operating room, he is a dedicated medical leader—having served as the Chief Medical Officer for the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship and graduating with commendation from the Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program. Dr. Costa maintains active surgical practices in both Alberta and British Columbia, offering private surgical options alongside his public academic commitments

Clinical expertise

  • Total & Partial Joint Replacement: Primary total hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted joint replacements.
  • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: ACL and multi-ligament knee reconstruction, meniscus repair and transplant, cartilage restorative procedures, and patella stabilization surgery.
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Rotator cuff repair and related procedures for shoulder instability.
  • Corrective Surgery: Osteotomies of the femur and tibia.
  • General Orthopaedics & Minor Procedures: Carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, lateral epicondylitis surgery, and hardware removal.

Outside of orthopedics, Dr. Costa (along with his wife and two young boys) can frequently be found enjoying the many recreational opportunities available in BC and Alberta, including hiking, camping, canoeing, fishing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, and of course plenty of hockey.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy of the Knee, Direct Anterior Hip Surgery (focus on robotic-assisted techniques), Lyon Croix-Rousse University Hospital, France, 2025
  • Knee Surgery Fellowship, Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Australia, 2012
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Training & credentials

  • Post-Graduate Certificate, Surgical Leadership Program (Graduated with Commendation) – Harvard Medical School, 2023
  • Orthopaedic Residency, University of British Columbia, 2011
  • MD, University of Western Ontario, 2006
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Career

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon & Founder, Ortho South, Calgary, AB, Current
  • Collaborating Surgeon, Cambie Surgery Centre & Specialist Referral Clinic, Vancouver, BC, Current
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Current
  • Chief Medical Officer, IHF Women's World Hockey Championship in Calgary, AB, 2021
  • General Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, 2012 – 2021
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Memberships

  • Faculty, UBC Department of Orthopaedics
  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
  • Member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
  • Member, Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMA)
  • Member, Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA)
  • Member, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
  • Member, Alberta Medical Association (AMA)

Sees patients at:

Gateway Surgery

110 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary AB, T2G 3C3

Specialist Referral Clinic

555 West 12th Ave #121
Vancouver BC, V5Z 3X7

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Does Dr. Costa do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Costa is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Costa can see Canadians from all provinces seeking private orthopedic care in Calgary or Vancouver.

What languages does Dr. Costa speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Costa?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Costa's expertise because they may be experiencing a torn knee ligament, a torn meniscus, hip or knee arthritis, or a rotator cuff problem, and are considering MCL reconstruction, joint replacement (including robotic-assisted), or shoulder arthroscopy.

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