Dr. Michaela A. Castello

Neurology
Stanford Children's Health
1100 Van Ness Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
Stanford Children's Health
1100 Van Ness Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Michaela Castello is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in WA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Stanford Children's Health
1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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.

4 Total Publications

Insight into developmental mechanisms of global and focal migration disorders of cortical development.
Insight into developmental mechanisms of global and focal migration disorders of cortical development.
Journal: Current opinion in neurobiology
Published: May 21, 2020
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Is Dr. Michaela A. Castello a top-rated expert for Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michaela A. Castello is classified as an Experienced expert for Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, 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. Michaela A. Castello specialize in?

While Dr. Michaela A. Castello is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Absence Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Michaela A. Castello participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michaela A. Castello has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Michaela A. Castello's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michaela A. Castello accept my insurance?

Dr. Michaela A. Castello accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 844-733-2762 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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