Ashley F. Costa, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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- Specialties
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Conditions treated
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- Services offered
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- Area of focus ?
- General Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Languages spoken
- English
Dr. Costa's Locations
171 Red Horse Road
Pottsville, PA 17901-9119
United States
Conditions Dr. Costa Treats
- ABO Incompatibility
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Periods/Menstruation (Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea)
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Acquired Absence of Both Cervix and Uterus
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Hypoplasia
- Breech Position
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervical insufficiency
- Cervicitis
- Childbirth and Postpartum
- Chlamydial Infection
- Congenital Anomalies of Breast
- Eclampsia
- Ectoptic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Female Genital Mutilation Status
- Fertility
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Fusion of Labia
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy)
- Gynecologic Cancer
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Hirsuitism
- Infectious Disorders in Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Retardation (IUGR)
- Kidney Disorders In Pregnancy
- Large Breasts
- Low-Risk Pregnancy
- Mastodynia (Breast Pain)
- Maternal Anemia
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding from the Uterus)
- Miscarriage
- Mixed Incontinence
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Ovary, Fallopian Tube and Broad Ligament
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Vagina
- Noninflammatory Disorders of Vulva and Perineum
- Obesity in Pregnancy
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Masses and Cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Perineocele
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Post Menopausal Bleeding
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Premature Birth
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Prenatal or Preconception Maternal Exposures (Medications, drugs, radiation)
- Prolapsed Bladder (Cystocele)
- Pruritus Vulvae
- Rectocele
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortened Cervix
- Surrogate
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Third Degree Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Trauma in Pregnancy
- Urethral Disorder
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Vomiting in Pregnancy
- Vulvar Cancer
- Vulvar Vestibulitis
- Vulvodynia
Services Dr. Costa Offers
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Anterior Repair
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Birth Control
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
- Bone Health
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Examination
- Breast Health Services
- C-Section
- C-Section Scar Incision Repair
- Cerclage (Cervical Stitch)
- Childbirth (Labor and Delivery)
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva Exam)
- Cone Biopsy or (Conization)
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Culdocentesis
- Culdotomy
- Cystocele, Uretherocele Repair Anterior Colporrhaphy
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
- Dilation and Currettage (D&C)
- Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
- Endocervical Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Enterocele Repair
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Family Planning
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Fertility Testing
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Fibroid Embolization
- Fibroid Surgery
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Health
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Gynecological Examination
- HIV Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Hormone Testing
- Hysterectomy
- Hysterosalpingogram
- Hysteroscopy
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Imaging, Pelvic
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Infertility in Women
- Isoimmunization
- LGBTQ Family Planning
- LGBTQ Patient Support
- Labiaplasty
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laparotomy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Low Risk Delivery
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Mammogram
- Menstruation
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Obstetric Delivery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Operative Obstetrics
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Examination
- Pelvic Floor Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Pelvic Prolapse Surgery (Colpocleisis, Colporrhapy)
- Perieneotomy
- Perineorrhaphy
- Pessary Check
- Pessary Insertion
- Post Partum Exam
- Pregnancy Care and Childbirth
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Education
- Prenatal Sequential Screening
- Preterm Birth
- Rectocele Repair
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Salpingoplasty (Fallopian Tube Surgery)
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Shoulder Delivery
- Skene's Duct Cyst, Excision
- Sub-Urethral Sling
- Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure
- Testing During Pregnancy
- Testing During Pregnancy – First Trimester
- Testing During Pregnancy – Second Trimester
- Tubal Ligation (Tube Tying)
- Ultrasound
- Urethral Carbuncle, Excision
- Urinalysis
- Urterosacral Suspension
- Uterine Myomectomy
- Uterine Suspension
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal Delivery
- Vaginal Surgery
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Vulvectomy
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Health
About Dr. Costa
Philosophy of care
I aim to provide excellent care for patients and help you reach your health goals in a way that makes you feel both comfortable and empowered. This includes preventive care to keep you healthy, as well as coming up with a plan to address your concerns.
Why I entered medicine
When I was young, I knew I wanted to be like the doctor that took care of my family over multiple generations. She was an excellent diagnostician and very devoted to her patients. I value building a long-term relationship with patients, providing compassionate care, and being a source of information to help guide your health care decisions.
Personal interests
I like spending time outdoors and keeping active, such as jogging, hiking and biking. When I have time to travel, I enjoy visiting family around the country as well as exploring new places.
Education
Undergraduate
Clark University, BA - Biology, 2008
Clark University, BA - Biology, 2008
Medical Training
University Of Massachusetts School Of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2015
Training
Residency 2019
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
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