Dr. Laura M. Castro
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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura M. Castro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura M. Castro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura M. Castro by calling their office at 412-586-9875. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura M. Castro a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura M. Castro is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sickle Cell Disease, 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. Laura M. Castro specialize in?
While Dr. Laura M. Castro is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Laura M. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura M. Castro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-586-9875 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Castro isDistinguished. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- Advanced
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- Experienced
- Beta ThalassemiaDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Beta Thalassemia.
- D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- Hemoglobin C DiseaseDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin C Disease.
- Hemoglobin E DiseaseDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin E Disease.
- HemoglobinopathyDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobinopathy.
- HemosiderosisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Hemosiderosis.