Dr. Arthur J. Castelbaum

4.9 ( 105 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Arthur J. Castelbaum

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I cannot say enough about the care and support I received from Dr. Castelbaum and the entire staff at RMA. Being frustrated, nervous and scared not knowing why I wasn't getting pregnant - Dr. Castelbaum immediately put my concerns at ease and made me confident we would find out why it wasn't happening and the solution that was right for me. I ended up proceeding with IVF which was so much easier than I thought. Dr. C. and the staff prepared me for every step along the way. I'm so happy to say I'm now 10 weeks pregnant and just finished up my time with Dr. Castelbaum and the wonderful staff at RMA. If you are nervous or afraid - don't be. The experience I had was wonderful and I cannot thank everyone at RMA enough. They made my dream of becoming a parent come true.

Submitted Sept. 6, 2017

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Dr. Casteslbaum has helped me conceive my first born baby 5 years ago, as well as most recently; my newest pregnancy. He has wonderful bedside manner and makes you feel so comfortable. After have multiple miscarriages in between my two viable pregnancies; his weekly ultrasounds and blood tests and same day results have set me at ease through this most recent pregnancy. I will and have recommended him to everyone who has ever asked which fertility doctor I used. Thank you RMA and Dr. Castelbaum for everything!

Submitted Aug. 23, 2017

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Dr. Castelbaum has one of the poorest bedside manners I've ever countered. He seems nice and laid-back, which might be comforting to some, but he is incredibly cavalier and casual. I do not want to hear from my doctor that he is "warmed up" because he's already performed this procedure today---the woman who had the same procedure earlier in the day? She's just as important as I am. Nor do I want viability scans to become stand-up comedy routines or exercises in stroking the doctor's ego ("I take full credit for this pregnancy!"). We are grateful to be pregnant, but we would not use this practice again.

Submitted Aug. 4, 2017

Dr. Arthur J. Castelbaum's response
Thank you for your feedback. We take all feedback seriously and would like to discuss this issue further with you. Please contact our office at 215-938-1515 at your earliest convenience. Your feedback helps ensure that our practice provides the highest quality care for all of our patients. - Christina Robertson, Director of Patient Experience

Submitted Aug. 21, 2017

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Dr Castlebaum is a wonderful doctor and is highly recommended. The entire staff at RMA are very knowledgeable and kind. They make you feel at ease during such a stressful process. Dr Castlebaum is caring and treats everyone with the utmost respect.

Submitted Aug. 3, 2017

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Would highly recommend Dr. Castelbaum and his team. Excellent bedside manner.

Submitted July 18, 2017

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Thanks to Dr. Castelbaum, the entire staff at RMA, and the process of donor egg IVF, my husband and I now have 2 beautiful sons. Dr. Castelbaum was recommended to me by my obgyn and from the day we met him, Dr. Castelbaum was kind and caring, always taking the time to answer questions with complete transparency, during what was an incredibly emotional time for my husband and me. With the testing and attention I received at RMA, Dr. Castelbaum diagnosed my infertility issues and presented us with our options for building our family. We never felt rushed or pressured to move forward with treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Castelbaum and the RMA team to anyone who is having trouble conceiving.

Submitted June 16, 2017

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I would recommend Dr. Castelbaum and the entire Mechanicsburg staff to anyone. Terrific bedside manner and very knowledgeable. They gave us hope when we had none left and we are now expecting twins due to the exceptional care we received.

Submitted May 31, 2017

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He is so kind and gentle and never fails to ease my worries! Love him

Submitted May 2, 2017

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Dr. Castelbaum was recommended to me by my OBGYN. I was apprehensive to see a fertility doctor, but knew it was necessary. Dr. Castelbaum was the nicest and most helpful doctor. I had a rough road through IVF, but he was supportive the whole way through and always looked at what worked and didn't. He explained each step and always put me at ease. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and more excited than ever. I owe this pregnancy to Dr. Castelbaum and his awesome nurses. I wish he could be my doctor regularly. Nicest doctor!

Submitted April 21, 2017

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Dr. Castelbaum was kind, caring, and supportive throughout the whole process. When we first met with him, he was very receptive and attentive to our goals and needs. Dr. Castelbaum outlined a plan for getting us pregnant via IVF and fortunately, that plan worked with just one cycle. Throughout our time working with Dr. Castelbaum, I felt completely at ease with the process as he thoroughly explained each step as we encountered it. His support and encouragement helped me to remain positive during difficult times. In fact, the whole practice made me feel more welcome and cared for than any other doctor's office I have been to. I am extremely grateful for the work that Dr. Castelbaum did in helping me achieve pregnancy and I could not ask for a better doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Castelbaum and RMA to anybody struggling with fertility!

Submitted April 13, 2017


Dr. Arthur J. Castelbaum's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Castelbaum received his medical degree from Washington University, and completed his residency training and postgraduate fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He has been featured in Philadelphia Magazine and on The Discovery Channel and he also serves as a reviewer for the journals Fertility and Sterility and Human Reproduction. Dr. Castelbaum won Vitals.com’s Compassionate Doctor Award for being one of the most caring doctors in the US 5 years in a row. Only 1% of all doctors in the United States are bestowed this honor by their patients.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Washington University Saint Louis (Grad. 1984)

Areas of Expertise

  • Infertility Consultations
  • Female infertility
  • IVF and ART
  • Tubal ligation reversal
  • Female Infertility Treatment
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Fibroids And More
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • Infertility Consultation and Treatment in association with Reproductive Gynecology Inc.
  • Female Infertility Testing
  • Genetic testing
  • Premature ovarian failure
  • Infertility Counseling And Workup
  • Uterine polyps
  • Infertility
  • Incontinence And Infertility
  • Infertility, Egg Donation, In Vitro Fertilization (ivf) And More
  • Male infertility
  • Low sperm count
  • Egg freezing
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Endometriosis

Awards & Recognitions

  • Scholar’s Program in Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • Top Docs, Philadelphia Magazine (Multiple years)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • Samuel D. Soule Award for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University St. Louis, MO
  • Student Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Publications & Research

  • Defining the rise of serum human chorionic gonadotropin in viable pregnancies achieved through use of in vitro fertilization. Hum Reprod 21:823-28, 2006
  • Uterine receptivity defects: an underappreciated treatable cause of infertility. Infertil and Reprod Med Clin North Am 12:427-446, 2001.
  • Exacerbation of ovarian hyperstimulation by leuprolide reveals a gonadotroph adenoma. Fertil Steril 78:1311-3, 2002.
  • Rev Integrins and implantation in the human. Endocr Metab Disord 3:107-117, 2002.
  • Factors influencing adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnancies achieved through use of in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril 86:1634-41, 2006.

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
AmeriHealth Caritas
Beechstreet
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
Champus Tricare
Cigna
Coresource
Coventry Healthcare
  • Coventry
Devon Health
Geisinger Health Plan
Horizon Bcbs
Keystone Mercy Health Plan
MultiPlan
Qualcare
Umr
UnitedHealthcare