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Penny Z Castellano

Penny Z Castellano, MD

5.0164 ratings

Gynecology

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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 College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society 
Best Doctors 2001-2018

Locations

  1. Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322
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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 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Many years of careAll wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Excellent! Outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    She is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr. Castellano is always very thorough with her explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr listens to my concerns and clearly explained my choices.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr.Castellano is a wonderful doctor. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Costellano is truly concerned for her patients. Her dedication is evident.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    I have recommend several people that are patients now

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Castellano is the best of the best in every way!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Excellent bedside manner. Very thorough and prepared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr Castellano was thorough, compassionate and spent time discussing treatment options and follow up appointments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Penny Castelano was wonderful!. She was kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and was very easy to talk to!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Simply the best. I feel so confident of the care she's giving me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    People would be so lucky to have Dr. C!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    Dr. Castellano is an excellent physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2025

    Dr Castellano is a caring and intelligent physician, best of the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2025

    Penny is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2025

    Dr. Castellano is the gold standard for provider excellence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2025

    Dr. Castellano, thank you for your attentiveness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2024

    Very thorough and pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2024

    My doctor values my input and poses questions that are pertinent and helpful to my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2024

    Dr. Castellano is terrific.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2024

    It's an annual check up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2024

    Dr. Castellano is delightful, patient and helpful. She has been my provider for 33 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2024

    Dr Castellano's care is always beyond excellence