Summary

Dr. Dennis Policastro brings 45 years of medical experience as a physician specializing in internal medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. This dual specialty background allows Dr. Policastro to provide comprehensive care for adult patients while also managing urgent medical situations. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Policastro practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia, including Penn Internal Medicine J Edwin Wood Clinic, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of patient care across both outpatient internal medicine settings and emergency departments. The combination of his internal medicine training and emergency medicine expertise positions him well to address a wide range of adult health concerns and acute medical needs.
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Quick Facts

  • 45 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dennis C Policastro has 6 locations

Penn Internal Medicine J Edwin Wood Clinic

700 Spruce St Ste 304Philadelphia, PA 19106
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pennsylvania Hospital

800 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Hospital Of The University Pennsylvania Cedar Avenue

501 S 54th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

51 N 39th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

The Pavilion Hospital

1 Convention AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Dr. Dennis C Policastro, MDDr. Vijay L. Choudhry, MDDr. Valerie Vassor, MDSherry Shire-Misnik, CRNP
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3.5 
45 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Haitian Creole Speaks English
Philadelphia , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PALevittown , PA
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine Med School: Lady Hardinge Medical College Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dennis C Policastro

  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Provider Partners Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dennis C Policastro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dennis C Policastro has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Physical
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Proteinuria
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Policastro's NPI number is 1104844497.

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Dr. Dennis Policastro's office is located at 700 Spruce St Ste 304, Philadelphia, PA, 19106.
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