Summary

Dr. Laura De Castro is a hematology and oncology specialist with four decades of experience treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed her residency training at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. De Castro is fluent in English.

Dr. De Castro practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee Womens Hospital, UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Saint Margaret, and UPMC Presbyterian. Her extensive network of practice sites allows her to provide comprehensive cancer and blood disorder care across the region. With her specialized training in both hematology and oncology, she brings decades of expertise to treating complex medical 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
  • 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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HematologyOncologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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40 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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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

Dr. Laura Martina De Castro holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Yale University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. De Castro's NPI number is 1649353897.

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Dr. Laura De Castro speaks English.
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Dr. Laura De Castro is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian.

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