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- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- Redwood City
- Dr. Luis Castro, MD
Dr. Luis Castro, MD
Overview of Dr. Luis Castro, MD
Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Redwood City, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Stanford University and is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Castro, completed a residency at Stanford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Castro an average 5.0 star rating.
Dr. Castro works at
Dr. Castro's Office Locations
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Dignity Health Medical Group-sequoia2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, Redwood City, CA 94062 Directions (650) 410-7511Monday08:30 - 17:00Tuesday08:30 - 17:00Wednesday08:30 - 17:00Thursday08:30 - 17:00Friday08:30 - 17:00
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Dr. Luis Castro2250 Hayes St Ste 302, San Francisco, CA 94117 Directions (650) 410-7511Monday08:30 - 17:00Tuesday08:30 - 17:00Wednesday08:30 - 17:00Thursday08:30 - 17:00Friday08:30 - 17:00
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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About Dr. Luis Castro, MD
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- 36 years of experience
- English, Spanish
- Male
- 1679587893
Education & Certifications
- University So Calif
- Stanford Hospital
- Stanford Hospital
- Stanford University
- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Sequoia Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Castro accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Castro has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Castro works at
Dr. Castro has seen patients for Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Castro on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Castro speaks Spanish.
45 patients have reviewed Dr. Castro. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Castro.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Castro, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Castro appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.