
James F. Castellano, MD, PhD
Epilepsy Neurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
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MaleAbout James F. Castellano
James Castellano, MD, PhD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Castellano joined the UPMC Epilepsy Division in 2018. He is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and completed his residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Castellano’s clinical interests include epigenetics, epileptogenesis, and pharmacoresistant epilepsy, and his research interests include critical care EEG, neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring, and epilepsy surgery. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and the American Medical Association.
View the full list of Dr. Castellano’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=castellano%2C+james
This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Department of Neurology
- 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-692-4920
Expertise
Education
Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine
FellowshipMontefiore Medical Center University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine
ResidencyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Epilepsy
American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyNeurology
American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Fidelis Medicare
- Gateway
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
56 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
We always enjoy our visits with the doctor, and plan on being his patient as long as he stays in Pittsburgh.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very clear instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
We always had good experience with the Neurology Clinic UPMC .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Encouraged me to follow-up in six months to report any problems and ask any questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Castellano is very friendly & exceptionally competant.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/29/2024
Dr. Suggested things,we spoke as a team. I hired him to care for me.Looked up his info before I chose him.He did a nice job explaining.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Dr. Castellano is knowledgeable, professional, and scientific. Good guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2023
Quality above and beyond all reasonable expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2023
Dr. Castellano was very clear and thorough in his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2023
The Dr.was great he took the time to explain everything and addressed our questions and concerns!