Dr. Mary Grace Castro

Emergency medicine physicians evaluate and treat patients with acute injuries and illnesses in the emergency department. They manage trauma, heart attacks, strokes, allergic reactions, fractures, and other urgent conditions, making rapid diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Emergency medicine physicians in New York, NY are typically assigned when you visit an ER, but you can research their Insight Scores on Physician Signal to understand the quality of emergency care at different facilities.

In the ER, you'll be triaged based on severity, then evaluated by a physician who will order tests, provide treatment, and determine if you need admission or can be safely discharged with follow-up instructions.

EM physicians receive peer ratings from nurses, techs, and other healthcare professionals who work alongside them in the ED. The Insight Score reflects their clinical decision-making, bedside manner, professionalism, and collaborative skills.