Mark Kostic

Mark Kostic, MD, is a Professor and Chief of Emergency Services at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. His expertise lies in emergency medicine and medical toxicology, with a focus on poison control systems and clinical outcomes research. He holds board certifications in both Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology.

• Education: Residency at Naval Medical Center, San Diego; Fellowship at Rocky Mountain
• Awards: Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (FAACT), Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (FACMT), Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM)

Dr. Kostic's research emphasizes improving clinical protocols for toxin exposures and evaluating healthcare outcomes in emergency settings. His work includes analyzing rodenticide poisoning trends, lipid emulsion efficacy in non-anesthetic poisonings, and optimizing migraine therapy in emergency departments. He actively participates in poison control policy advocacy and abstract review processes for toxicology conferences.

His professional contributions extend to managing adverse drug reactions and redefining diagnostic thresholds for toxic substances like methanol. While no formal advisee list is provided, his VA Medical Center role suggests involvement in training emergency medicine teams.