Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Luciano J. Costa

Hematology
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
22
conditions
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Luciano Costa is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Costa is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Plasmacytoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 234 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Costa is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Costa has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

Phase II Study for Standardization of CD3+ T Cell Dose for Patients Receiving Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants From Matched Related Donors
Phase II Study for Standardization of CD3+ T Cell Dose for Patients Receiving Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants From Matched Related Donors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase I/II, Open-label, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Clinical Activity of the Antibody-Drug Conjugate GSK2857916 Administered in Combination With Lenalidomide Plus Dexamethasone (Arm A), or Bortezomib Plus Dexamethasone (Arm B) in Participants With Relapsed / Refractory Multiple Myeloma - DREAMM-6
A Phase I/II, Open-label, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Clinical Activity of the Antibody-Drug Conjugate GSK2857916 Administered in Combination With Lenalidomide Plus Dexamethasone (Arm A), or Bortezomib Plus Dexamethasone (Arm B) in Participants With Relapsed / Refractory Multiple Myeloma - DREAMM-6
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Belantamab Mafodotin, Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone, Bortezomib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Protocol H125001: An Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study of JCARH125, BCMA-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells, in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Protocol H125001: An Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study of JCARH125, BCMA-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells, in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: JCARH125, JCARH125 + Anakinra
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Single Arm Phase II Study of Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Older Patients Using Fludarabine and Total Body Irradiation (FluTBI) Regimen
Single Arm Phase II Study of Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Older Patients Using Fludarabine and Total Body Irradiation (FluTBI) Regimen
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drug: Fludarabine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2b, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study of Selinexor (KPT-330) Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone (Sd) in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Previously Treated With Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide, Bortezomib, Carfilzomib, and an Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Daratumumab, and Refractory to Prior Treatment With Glucocorticoids, an Immunomodulatory Agent, a Proteasome Inhibitor, and an the Anti-CD38 mAb Daratumumab
A Phase 2b, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study of Selinexor (KPT-330) Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone (Sd) in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Previously Treated With Lenalidomide, Pomalidomide, Bortezomib, Carfilzomib, and an Anti-CD38 Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Daratumumab, and Refractory to Prior Treatment With Glucocorticoids, an Immunomodulatory Agent, a Proteasome Inhibitor, and an the Anti-CD38 mAb Daratumumab
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 26, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Clinical Trial of the Use of Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD) Prophylaxis Following Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and Mismatched Unrelated Donor (MMUD)Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
Phase II Clinical Trial of the Use of Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD) Prophylaxis Following Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and Mismatched Unrelated Donor (MMUD)Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 30, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Study Phase: Phase 2
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234 Total Publications

Talquetamab for people living with relapsed/ refractory multiple myeloma: plain language summary of the MonumenTAL-1 study.
Talquetamab for people living with relapsed/ refractory multiple myeloma: plain language summary of the MonumenTAL-1 study.
Journal: Future oncology (London, England)
Published: August 30, 2026
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Is Dr. Luciano J. Costa a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luciano J. Costa is classified as an Elite expert for Multiple Myeloma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Luciano J. Costa specialize in?

While Dr. Luciano J. Costa is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Plasmacytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Luciano J. Costa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Luciano J. Costa has published 234 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Luciano J. Costa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Luciano J. Costa accept my insurance?

Dr. Luciano J. Costa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4011 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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