Overview of Dr. Castano
Dr. Paula Castano is an obstetrician/gynecologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice 18 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in general gynecology and is experienced in general gynecology and family planning.
Office
161 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
Education & Training
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999 - 2003
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Clinical Trials
- PregText: Feasibility of Monitoring Influenza Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Women Using Text Messaging Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsTexting to Increase Contraceptive Initiation Among Adolescents in the Emergency DepartmentLauren S. Chernick, Melissa S. Stockwell, Mengfei Wu, Paula M. Castaño, Rebecca Schnall
The Journal of Adolescent Health. 2017-12-01 - 88 citationsInfluenza Vaccine Text Message Reminders for Urban, Low-Income Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled TrialMelissa S. Stockwell, Carolyn Westhoff, Elyse O. Kharbanda, Celibell Y. Vargas, Stewin Camargo
American Journal of Public Health. 2014-01-10 - 60 citationsOral contraceptives and libido in women.Anne R. Davis, Paula M. Castaño
Annual Review of Sex Research. 2012-11-15
Press Mentions
- IUD Placement Likely Safe Even if Pregnancy Test Criteria UnmetJanuary 30th, 2020
- Fertility App Downloaded by Thousands Is Reportedly Funded by Anti-Abortion GroupsMay 30th, 2019
- Your IUD Might Be the Sneaky Reason Behind Those Relentless BreakoutsFebruary 23rd, 2019
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPOGreat West PPO
Healthfirst New York
HIP of New York - Select PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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