Biography
He attended Syracuse University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with an award for Distinction in Biologic Research. He then attended State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University for medical school. He continued on to complete his residency in urology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in genitourinary reconstructive surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Policastro joined the Department of Urology at Ochsner in 2024, and is interested in all aspects of reconstructive urology. His clinical expertise includes the surgical management of urethral and ureteral strictures, fistulas, male stress urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. His research interests are focused on improving patient outcomes in reconstructive and prosthetic urology. As a member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS), he stays current with the latest advancements in his field. His approach to patient care is based on understanding each patient's individual concerns and goals.
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Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Choice POS
- Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
- AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
- American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
- Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS (Out-of-State)
- BCBS Community Blue
- BCBS Federal Basic
- BCBS Federal Standard
- BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
- BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
- BCBS of LA PPO
- BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
- BCBS of Louisiana HMO
- BCBS of MS State Employees
- BCBS of Mississippi
- Blue Advantage (BCBS)
- Blue Connect
- Blue Saver PPO
- Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
- Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna
- Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
Humana
- Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
- Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
- Humana Healthy Horizons
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
- Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
- Original Medicare
Molina
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi
Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare
Peoples Health
- Peoples Health Choices
- Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
- Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
- Tricare Prime West
- Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- UMR Select Plus Tiered
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Heritage
- UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family Marketplace Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
- LCMC Health Basic
Education and Training
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Field of Study: Medical School
Year Completed: 2018
Internship
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Field of Study: General Surgery
Year Completed: 2019
Residency
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Field of Study: Urology
Year Completed: 2023
Fellowship
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health
Field of Study: Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
Year Completed: 2024
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