
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Penny Z Castellano
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Associate Director and Chief Medical Officer, The Emory Clinic and Emory Specialty Associates
Year Started Practicing
1989
About the Provider
Penny Castellano, MD is the president of the Emory Healthcare Physician Division, as well as the interim director of Emory Clinic. She also serves as the physician liaison between Emory Healthcare and Emory University School of Medicine.
Castellano earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Drew University in Madison, NJ, and a medical degree from Emory School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Emory, then joined Emory’s Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as faculty in 1990. Today she holds the position of professor in the same department.
Castellano has held many leadership roles within the School of Medicine and Emory Clinic during her 30-plus years at Emory, including division director for general gynecology and obstetrics, vice chair for clinical affairs and interim chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics on two different occasions. Currently she serves as associate director and chief medical officer for Emory Clinic and Emory Specialty Associates.
Professional Memberships
American Association for Physician Leadership
Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Atlanta Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
Medical Association of Georgia
North American Menopause Society
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Interpretive Services
Awards
Best Doctors 2001-2018
Academic Profile
Locations
- Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-3401
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn, 1989
- Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn, 1986
- Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
164 ratingsThe 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 3/20/2026
Many years of careAll wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Castellano is always caring and thorough and spends as much time as I need discussing my health-problems a well as wellness. She's the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Excellent! Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Castellano took the time to look up info I had brought up regarding symptoms unrelated to GYN and contact my PCP. I appreciated her concern, her explanations, her time, and her interest and efforts to treat the "whole" person and personally owning the work to make sure I received the right care. She makes Emory look good!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
She is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Castellano is always very thorough with her explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr Castellano is tremendous and I feel privileged that she is my doctor for 25+ years. I learn so much from her at each visit as she graciously shares her extensive knowledge due to her research and experience. I just hope she continues to see her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr listens to my concerns and clearly explained my choices.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I am proud to recommend Dr Castellano to family and friends and only wish that she had more availability
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Castellano is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. She takes time to listen to me and answers all my questions thoughtfully. I'm very lucky to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr.Castellano is a wonderful doctor. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Costellano is truly concerned for her patients. Her dedication is evident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Dr. Penny Castellano is an extraordinary physician. I feel very fortunate to be her patient over the past 20 years or so. I am aware that she is very involved in administration of health care at Emory. I wonder how she has time for all of her administrative responsibilities and, even so, always interacts with me with dedicated focus only on my situation. I am amazed at all that she does, and, apparently so, does it so well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
She explains anything I ask in detail, giving why it is that way. She also helps me navigate how to access the providers within the Emory system for potential services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I have recommend several people that are patients now
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Castellano is the best of the best in every way!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Excellent bedside manner. Very thorough and prepared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
She spent 1.5 hours talking to me about my concern, filling me in on the literature in all its complexity. Deeply satisfying and generous visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr Castellano was thorough, compassionate and spent time discussing treatment options and follow up appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Penny Castelano was wonderful!. She was kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and was very easy to talk to!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Simply the best. I feel so confident of the care she's giving me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Again, Dr Castellano spent quality time with me so I felt heard and comfortable with all that we discussed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr.Castellano is always well prepared and on top of things. Before she walks into the treatment room, she always knows what my issues are and what needs to be followed up on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr Castellano is one of the most outstanding physicians I have ever met-- very knowledgeable, careful, excellent communicator/very clear, kind to patients. My comments are based on decades as both a physician and patient at Emory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Dr. Penny Castellano is an outstanding, excellent gynecology physician on all dimensions that could possibly be rated. I feel very fortunate to have been her patient for the past 20 some years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Dr Castellano is a wonderful, caring doctor, taking time to ask questions and listen with compassion and interest. She models the kind of physician demeanor that I'm sure she wants all Emory physicians to have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
People would be so lucky to have Dr. C!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Dr. Castellano is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Dr Castellano is a caring and intelligent physician, best of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Dr. Castellano is very personable, concerned and efficient. I appreciate her thoroughness during my visit and with my healthcare. She is an excellent provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Penny is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Appreciate Dr Castellano's inclusion of me in the decision-making and her sharing the literature about my issue with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2025
Dr. Castellano is the gold standard for provider excellence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2025
Dr. Castellano, thank you for your attentiveness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Have been going here for years because of how I have been treated. This is a wonderful place.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Costellano is an exemplary physician who truly cares about her patients. She is extremely thorough and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr.Castellano is a model of your ideal doctor. She shows so much compassion, explains the simplest and the most complicated issues extremely well, takes your concerns/problems seriously and searches for answers/solutions. She is attentive, timely and thoughtful. I could not ask for a better doctor. And I am 61 and had to see so many specialist. Dr. Castellano ought to be recognized for her outstanding clinical expertise. She is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Castellano was able to see that a puzzling scheduling problem was resolved. She is attentive and deals deftly with various aspects of my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2024
Dr. Castellano is one of the best in her field! She is Professional ! Compassionate , knowledgeable ! Great asset to Emory!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Very thorough and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
My doctor values my input and poses questions that are pertinent and helpful to my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2024
She is never anything but attentive and it carries over to her staff. I briefly mentioned realizing I must urinate more quickly after urge. She picked it up and explained why holding it is detrimental as I age. So concise, clear, and valuable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr Penny is excellent! She's thorough, caring, knowledgeable and interested in her patients. 5 thumbs up!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
Dr. Castellano is an incredible physician and Is professional, caring, and very thorough. She has been my physician for over 20 year, and I consider her to be the quarterback of my medical team. Throughout various situations she has always given me sound advice and information concerning medical decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Castellano is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
It's an annual check up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr. Castellano is delightful, patient and helpful. She has been my provider for 33 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2024
Have great confidence in Dr Castellano. Have been seeing her for many years & appreciate how thorough & caring she is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2024
Dr Castellano's care is always beyond excellence
