Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
5 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD treated as a gynecologist in New York, NY were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD treated were hypertension.
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Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Complex Family Planning Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Complex Family Planning Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Fidelis Care, 1199SEIU, Aetna, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare and World Trade Center Health Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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NEXPLANON $1,777 |
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Liletta $60 |
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Dr. Paula M. Castano, MPH, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $60,684.
Dr. Paula Castano is a medical specialist in gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Castano include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), colposcopy, and annual gynecological exam (well woman exam). She appears to be in-network for MVP Health Care, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, and more. Dr. Castano attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Castano's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She has received the distinction of Organon Inc. Resident Research Award Outstanding Research in Womens Health. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. Castano's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by ColumbiaDoctors.
