Paula M. Castano, MD, MPH Specialties: Obstetrics and Gynecology

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About Paula M. Castano, MD, MPH
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.
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Expertise
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
Education
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Residency: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Awards
- Organon Inc. Resident Research Award Outstanding Research in Womens Health