Dr. Paula M. Castano
Overview
Paula Castaño, MD, MPH, is a board certified obstetrician gynecologist. She received an undergraduate degree at Brown University and completed medical school at the University of Minnesota. She was a resident at the University of Texas Southwestern Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Castaño completed her fellowship in family planning at Columbia University Medical Center, where she also obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. Her clinical focus is on office-based procedures, and she has expertise in providing trauma-informed care. Dr. Castaño's research interests include contraceptive use by HIV-infected women, the folate status of reproductive-aged women, and the use of technology to improve contraceptive continuation. She serves as director of the Faculty Practice.
Dr. Castano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Tubal Ligation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
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.
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Jason Wright is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New York, New York. Dr. Wright is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
June Y. Hou, MD is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Hou received her undergraduate degree at Yale College with Honors, and completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing her residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital, she pursued a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, and also has a Master Degree of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.She joins the faculty at Columbia University Medical Center with a research interest in promoting equity and diversity in clinical trials, and quality of life measures in clinical trial participants. Her clinical interest encompasses expanding awareness of heredity gynecological cancers and access to care, along with clinical outreach. A past recipient of a career development grant focusing on molecular pathogenesis of ovarian cancer and rare uterine cancers, Dr. Hou has given numerous nationally-recognized presentations based on her work, and has led numerous clinical trials. Clinically, Dr. Hou is certified in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery. Her expertise includes novel and traditional chemotherapeutics and complex pelvic surgeries. Her goal is to provide compassionate and individualized care to all women with pre-malignant or gynecological cancers. Dr. Hou is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
Dr. Ronald Wapner is the Director of Reproductive Genetics and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Prior to Columbia University, Dr. Wapner was a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine and taught at Thomas Jefferson University for 22 years where he also served as the Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Wapner is an internationally known physician and researcher specializing in reproductive genetics. He pioneered the development of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and multi-fetal reduction. He has authored or co-authored over 450 publications and he has been an active investigator in the area of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM). Dr. Wapner is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Gestational Diabetes, Chromosome 13q Duplication, and Hysterectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paula M. Castano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paula M. Castano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paula M. Castano by calling their office at 212-305-9368. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paula M. Castano a top-rated expert for Intrauterine Device Insertion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula M. Castano is classified as an Advanced expert for Intrauterine Device Insertion, 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. Paula M. Castano specialize in?
While Dr. Paula M. Castano is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Intrauterine Device Insertion, Cervical Dysplasia, and Human Papillomavirus Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Paula M. Castano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paula M. Castano has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Intrauterine Device Insertion. You can view a list of Dr. Paula M. Castano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paula M. Castano accept my insurance?
Dr. Paula M. Castano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9368 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Intrauterine Device InsertionDr. Castano isAdvanced. Learn about Intrauterine Device Insertion.
- Experienced
- Cervical DysplasiaDr. Castano isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Dysplasia.
- Human Papillomavirus InfectionDr. Castano isExperienced. Learn about Human Papillomavirus Infection.
- Tubal LigationDr. Castano isExperienced. Learn about Tubal Ligation.