Dr. Pura M Castillo MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
227 Madison St New York NY, 10002About
Dr. Pura Castillo is a psychiatrist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Castillo is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Castillo diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Castillo may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Castillo treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Santo Domingo (Uasd) 1978
Universidad AutÛnoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 1978
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Pura M Castillo MD's Practice location
New York, NY 10002Get Direction
Dr. Pura M Castillo MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Castillo
Recommended Articles
- How Common is Binge-Eating Disorder?
Individuals with Binge eating disorder (BED) experience episodes of binge eating or excess eating. They may also skip meals constantly, but they will not purge after binges. Although not always, the condition can eventually cause significant weight gain. Most people with BED try to hide their binge...
- What Medications Help in Treating Eating Disorders?
According to statistics, binge eating disorder is very common among young adults in the United States in comparison to anorexia and bulimia. In the last couple years, it has been treated as real medical disorder. According to the Youth Risk Behavior survey that was conducted in 2001, 35 percent of...
- What Are the Treatment Options for ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may affect different aspects of life, including personality, work, and relationships. Getting the right treatment is crucial in managing ADHD. Many studies have been conducted to investigate the efficacy of different treatment options for ADHD. Two...
- Learning About the Beck Depression Inventory
Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are disorders that are different from each other, but people suffering from depression often have symptoms that closely resemble those of anxiety. The disorder, in fact, starts out as anxiety, and if not treated at the right time with the right diagnosis,...
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More
Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person feels excessively fearful of social situations. A person suffering from this disorder lack social skills and has trouble meeting new people, talking to people, and attending social gatherings. They...
- Understanding the Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Since MS does not progress in the same manner, professionals have divided the disease into four phenotypes based on the manner in which the disease progresses. The four types of multiple sclerosis are Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive Multiple...
Nearby Providers
- Malgorzata Witek Other40 Montgomery St New York NY 10002
- Pamela Montano Arteaga M.D.227 Madison St New York NY 10002
- Dr. Anuj Kumar Gupta M.D.176 Suffolk St New York NY 10002
- Dr. Sonya Marie Vieira MD227 Madison St New York NY 10002
- Dr. Manuel Lopez-leon MD280 Henry St New York NY 10002
- Dr. Miguel Vilaro-colon MD227 Madison St New York NY 10002