Dr. Mariano Castro-Magana, MD
Accepting new patients
Dr. Mariano Castro-Magana, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Mineola, NY and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Faculty Of Medicine, National University Of San Salvador medical school in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Castro-Magana to book an appointment.
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Dr. Mariano Castro-Magana, MD
Pediatrics
NYU Langone Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates - MineolaMineola, NY 11501
101 Mineola Blvd Fl 2
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If you are transgender, DO NOT GO HERE.
I went here for 2 years, and was still not allowed to do my shots by myself.
Along with this, the doctor will also give you a monthly “breast exam” as well as measuring and checking you “down there” each visit, which is NOT normal. When I confronted him on this, he says he uses the information for when he works with intersex babies to determine what sex they really are. There is no correlation between measuring the anatomy of a trans man who is age 13+ and determining the sex of an intersex newborn.
He also uses an outdated method of distributing testosterone, which is by giving a shot each month. This doesn’t allow the testosterone to cycle at a normal level and makes you experience a lot of highs and lows.
The most common intramuscular site is the thigh, and for some reason this doctor chooses to administer the shot on the butt. When I confronted him about this, he claimed that it hurt less. He also uses SURGICAL numbing spray before
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- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Daniel – Dec 17, 2020
I came out to my parents as a transboy. For my transitioning, we did not have experience and my parents brought me to him. The dosages of testosterone he gave turned out to be 10 times what the recommended dosages were, when a new provider showed us how high my blood test was we were shocked! I am glad to have found REAL doctors now!
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- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Jan 05, 2019
Dr Castro-Magana is the best of the best. He diagnosed my PCOS in 1999 (at age 18) when the condition was not well known or treated. He put me medication that helped me lose 100lbs in 2 years and gave me back my life. He is the most caring and lovely man and I only wish that I could still see him now at age 37
-Deena
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Deena G in Dix Hills – May 09, 2018
Dr Castro-Magana is a wonderful caring Doctor he’s been treating two of my children and my wife and I couldn’t be happier he answers all your questions and eleviates your fears God Bless him
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- Appointment scheduling
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- Staff friendliness
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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John McNally in Massapequa, NY – Sep 30, 2017
We love Dr. Castro-Magana. He is extremely thorough, very down to earth and easy to talk to about your concerns. We feel blessed to have found him.
Marie in Wantagh, NY – Jun 03, 2017
He was very thorough and understood my concerns. Offered a great advice and verybdown to earth!
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- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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No results
Uniondale, N.Y – Apr 13, 2017
Dr. Magana is careing, thorough, informative and a pleasure. He has been our Endocrinologist for 11yrs. My Daughter has severe Graves Desease. I can't tell you how THANKFUL I am to have found this wonderful Man. He is a True Doctors Doctor and will do Anything to find an answer. I can't say enough about this Wonderful Man.
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- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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No results
Kate Hendelman in Wilmington, NC – Feb 22, 2017
Can someone please ask dr Castro to call me back with my sons results. I'm very concerned there is a problem because he will not return my calls for over a week. I paid 630 for the test and waited 4 hours to take it. Please help!!!!!
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- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Port Washington, NY – Sep 28, 2016
Amazing Doctor, I have been seeing him for 7 years as a transgender man and he has assisted my transition and helped me become the man I always felt I was. This guy is the best!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Ayejaykap in Melville, NY – Dec 31, 2015