Anthony B. Costales

Anthony B. Costales, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His clinical practice focuses on providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for women with gynecologic cancers, with expertise in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic procedures for uterine and early-stage ovarian cancers.

Dr. Costales completed his BS in Cell and Molecular Biology and Chemistry from Missouri State University (2008), followed by his MD from The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School (2012). He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at UTHealth (2016) and a Gynecologic Oncology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2019). His research interests center on surgical clinical trials to optimize gynecologic cancer outcomes, with particular emphasis on hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced ovarian cancers and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Analysis of Dr. Costales' publication record reveals a strong concentration on HIPEC applications and minimally invasive surgical approaches for gynecologic malignancies. His work spans ovarian cancer treatment optimization, cervical cancer management innovations, and surgical technique refinement, with recent studies focusing on comparative effectiveness between minimally invasive and open surgical approaches for advanced disease.

Dr. Costales has received professional recognition including:

• 2020 Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars
• 2021 Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars

He actively contributes to significant research initiatives including the MIID-SOC trial investigating minimally invasive interval debulking surgery in ovarian cancer and the MAN-U Trial examining uterine manipulation during minimally invasive surgery for early stage endometrial cancer. His participation in the Robotic Training Network Curriculum demonstrates commitment to advancing surgical techniques through professional development.

As part of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Costales collaborates within a multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care, integrating cutting-edge research with clinical practice to advance treatment options for women with gynecologic cancers.