Josh Kostansek, MD

Rural Training Program Resident, Rupert

Rural Training Program Resident, Rupert

Dr. Joshua Kostansek, grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and has called Idaho home since 2019. He completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Fe Community College before serving a two-year ecclesiastical mission in Texas. After moving to Idaho, he earned his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from BYU-Idaho and went on to work for more than a year in a rural Family Medicine clinic before attending the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Growing up as one of the oldest children in a large family, Joshua developed an early appreciation for building relationships and helping others. That experience continues to shape his approach to medicine and his desire to understand each patient as an individual. He was drawn to Family Medicine because of the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and generations of families.

Joshua chose Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Residency because of its family-friendly culture and reputation for developing well-rounded physicians prepared to practice in a variety of settings. He particularly appreciates the people he works alongside and the opportunity to learn from physicians who are not only excellent clinicians, but also genuinely invested in their patients and residents. He has especially enjoyed caring for critically ill patients in the hospital and having meaningful conversations about their individual goals of care.

Joshua has a special interest in palliative care and patient education and hopes to provide care that reflects each patient’s values, needs, and goals. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing games with family and friends, and making the most of family time. He also plays piano, enjoys chess, and considers himself an above-average cook. And when it comes to favorite foods, Joshua is always happy with just about anything served on a hamburger bun!