Summary

Dr. Laura De Castro is a hematologist and oncologist who specializes in blood disorders and cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed her residency at Yale University School of Medicine. With four decades of clinical practice, Dr. De Castro brings extensive expertise to her patients. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. De Castro practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Presbyterian where she maintains her primary hospital affiliation. She has particular expertise in treating sickle cell disease and managing sickle cell crisis episodes. Her clinical work includes performing blood tests such as complete blood counts and iron level assessments to diagnose and monitor various blood conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 40 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Laura Martina De Castro has 7 locations

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Hillman Cancer Center

5115 Centre Ave Fl 3Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Mercy

1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219

Upmc Magee Womens Hospital

300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Montefiore

3459 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Saint Margaret

815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215

Upmc Presbyterian

200 LOTHROP ST RM F677PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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Dr. Laura Martina De Castro, MDKiley Jean FeltonCourtney Lyn FlemingDr. Susrutha Puthanmadhom Narayanan
HematologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerOncology
Accepts New Patients
40 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PABLOOMFIELD , PAPittsburgh , PASaint Louis , MO
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: Jawaharlal Inst Of Post-Graduate Medical Education And Research (Jipmer)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Martina De Castro

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Gateway Health
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura Martina De Castro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Martina De Castro has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Chronic BCR-ABL Positive Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Vitamin B Deficiency

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Laura De Castro affiliated with?
Dr. Laura De Castro is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian.

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