Dr. Anthony Costello

Dr. Anthony Costello, AM, MD, FRACS

Dr. Anthony Costello is a urologist at Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. He is known for robotic urologic surgery.

Professor Costello introduced robotic surgery to Australia in 2003 at Epworth Hospital and headed the Department of Urology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital from 1999 to 2020. He remains a professorial fellow at the University of Melbourne, runs a private practice and leads robotic surgery training through the Australian Medical Robotics Academy.

About Dr. Anthony Costello – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Anthony Costello, AM, MD, FRACS
• Credentials: AM, MD, FRACS
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Robotic radical prostatectomy; prostate cancer; surgical education and robotics training
• Current Role: Professorial Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne; former Head of Urology, Royal Melbourne Hospital (1999-2020); CEO and Director, Australian Medical Robotics Academy
• Years in Practice: More than five decades (medical degree 1972)
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Address: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050, Australia
• Other Location: Private practice in North Melbourne; operates at Epworth Richmond
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: tonycostello.com.au
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Anthony Costello:

• Prostate cancer and robotic radical prostatectomy
• Benign prostate enlargement (including laser prostate surgery)
• Urologic cancers
• Second opinions on prostate cancer

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: MBBS, University of Melbourne (1972)
• Surgical Fellowship: FRACS (1982)
• Fellowships: Urologic oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; further training at the Royal London Hospital
• Research Degree: MD (research doctorate), University of Melbourne

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Qualification: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), urology
• Honorary: FRCSI (Hon), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Royal Melbourne Hospital; Epworth Richmond; University of Melbourne

Insurance

Public hospital care is covered by Medicare for eligible patients. Private consultations attract a Medicare rebate with a referral, and in-hospital costs may be covered by a private health fund. Ask the rooms whether Dr. Anthony Costello participates in your fund’s gap arrangement.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published. Ask the rooms for the fee, the Medicare rebate and any out-of-pocket gap before your appointment.

Professional Information

• Member of the Order of Australia (2015)
• First Australian urologist inducted into the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
• British Association of Urological Surgeons St Paul’s Medal
• More than 2,600 robotic radical prostatectomies; trained about 150 fellows from 20 countries
• First urologist to describe laser heat energy surgery for BPH (1991)

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• University of Melbourne Find an Expert profile, checked October 1, 2026
• Healthshare practitioner profile, checked October 1, 2026
• PracticeUpdate and personal practice website (tonycostello.com.au), checked October 1, 2026
• Ahpra register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Anthony Costello known for?

Dr. Anthony Costello is known for robotic urologic surgery.

Where does Dr. Anthony Costello practice?

He practices at Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

What conditions does Dr. Anthony Costello treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer and robotic prostate surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Anthony Costello?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Royal Melbourne Hospital before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with his rooms or the Royal Melbourne Hospital.