Paula M. Castano, MD, MPH

Overview
I am proud to support my patients in making the reproductive health decisions that are right for them.
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. Her 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.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Birth Control
- Colposcopy
- Contraception
- Contraceptive Care
- Family Planning
- Gynecologic Exams
- Gynecology
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy/Myomectomy
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Contraceptive Implant Placements and Removals
- Irregular Periods/Menstrual Cycles
- LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage Management
- Pap Smear
- Post Menopausal Problems
- Pre-Conception Counseling
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Routine Gynecologic Care
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Sterilization
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Medical Director, Outpatient Services
- Medical Director, Columbus Circle Practice
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Languages
- Spanish
Gender
- Female
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
AgeWell
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom
- Liberty
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Residency: 2003 University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: 2005 NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C
Board Certifications
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Honors & Awards
- Organon Inc. Resident Research Award Outstanding Research in Women’s Health
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov