Laura D. Castro
Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy

Dr. Laura D. Castro

Hematology
UPMC
Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
UPMC
Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Laura M. De Castro MD, MHSc, is an associate professor of medicine, director of benign hematology for the Institute for Transfusion Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and director of clinical translational research for the Sickle Cell Disease Research Center of Excellence. In addition, she is a hematologist specializing in sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Dr. De Castro also serves as clinical director of the benign hematology program at UPMC, and works to expand clinical programs in hemostasis and thrombosis.

Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Fellowships
Yale University School Of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

Classical Hematology
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-586-9875
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      • Hemoglobin SC Disease
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      • Beta Thalassemia
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      • D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
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      • Hemoglobin C Disease
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      • Hemoglobin E Disease
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