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Dr. Elana Kastner, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

Weill Cornell Medical College (1994)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), hysteroscopy, and more.

70 East Sunrise Highway Suite 515e
Valley Stream, NY 11581

(516) 536-5656

Dr. Elana Kastner, MD is a gynecologist in Valley Stream, NY specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Elana Kastner, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

70 East Sunrise Highway Suite 515e
Valley Stream, NY 11581

Some issues Dr. Elana Kastner, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

breast exam	42
cytology	16
doctor visit	12
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	42
preventive care	16

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	32
cytology	12
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	32
preventive care	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	33
cytology	18
doctor visit	24
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	33
preventive care	18

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	50
cytology	20
doctor visit	35
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	50
preventive care	20

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	43
doctor visit	19
gynecologic procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	37
doctor visit	22
gynecologic procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	50
doctor visit	27
gynecologic procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

breast exam	37
doctor visit	21
gynecologic procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	124
cytology	25
doctor visit	43
gynecologic pathology	25
gynecologic procedures	124
preventive care	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elana Kastner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elana Kastner, MD treated as a gynecologist in Valley Stream, NY were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	49
cytology	18
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	49
preventive care	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elana Kastner, MD.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elana Kastner, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elana Kastner, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Elana Kastner, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1994. She completed residency at Winthrop University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (1994)

Residency: Winthrop University Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2000)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elana Kastner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Elana Kastner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elana Kastner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

Aetna

Aetna Medicare

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

United Healthcare Navigate

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

HIP Prime Silver Exchange

Insurance Design Administrators

Health Net of California

Global Excel

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

American Plan Administrators

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

HIP Prime Gold Exchange

AXA Assistance USA

Fiserv Health

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)

Screen Actors Guild

HIP Prime Silver

HIP Prime Bronze Exchange

Partners Health Plan FIDA

Meritain Health

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

HIP Bridge

Connecticare Bridge

BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)

NY Fire Department - WTC

HIP Prime Bronze

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

Connecticare Commercial

HIP Prime Gold

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

HIP Prime Basic Exchange

Global Health

HIP Prime Platinum

Partners Health Plan Medicare

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Medicare Part A and B

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Bind Benefits inc

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange

Allied

Oxford Metro

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

Longevity Health Plan Medicare

WTC Health Program

BCBS Federal Program

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Dr. Elana Kastner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elana Kastner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Valley Stream, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-06-11

Dr. Kastner is incredible! She took amazing care of my wife and delivered my daughter. She even came in on her day off to see how my wife and daughter were doing. Very knowledgeable with an excellent bedside manner. Proactive in her care. My wife has been seeing her for years and drives over 25 miles for visits just to keep seeing her. I wish she took care of men too.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elana Kastner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$110 Lupron $93	Orilissa $17
Ethicon US, LLC	$60 Advanced Wound care $31	Biosurgicals $29
Pfizer Inc.	$58 PVC $22	MYFEMBREE $19	PREMARIN ORALS $17
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$19 MD HPV CTNG $19
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$16 MYFEMBREE $16
Other	$13 Universal Screening $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$241
Education	$36

Biography

Dr. Elana Kastner is a medical specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. These areas are among her clinical interests: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), menopause, and myomectomy (fibroid removal). Dr. Kastner appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Her education and training includes medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College and residency at Winthrop University Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.