Summary

Dr. Dorothy Castro is an internal medicine physician with 17 years of experience caring for patients with a wide range of health conditions. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers and focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare, with particular expertise in managing complex medical conditions. Dr. Castro provides care in English and brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her practice.

Dr. Castro practices at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, where she treats patients with kidney disease and high blood pressure. She performs routine blood work and specialized kidney function tests to monitor her patients' health. Her patients appreciate her thorough approach to managing chronic conditions that require ongoing care and attention.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rutgers
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rutgers Health Internal Medicine

150 Bergen St UH H-245Newark, NJ 07103

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17 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Newark , NJFanwood , NJBranchburg , NJBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Rutgers Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dorothy Castro

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dorothy Castro has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dorothy Castro has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dorothy Castro holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers in 2009.

NPI Number

Dorothy Castro's NPI number is 1982848297.

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Which hospitals is Dorothy Castro affiliated with?
Dorothy Castro is affiliated with University Hospital.
Where is Dorothy Castro's office located?
Dorothy Castro's office is located at 150 Bergen St UH H-245, Newark, NJ, 07103.

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