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Dr. Oscar Castro, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
2.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Oscar Castro, MD

Dr. Oscar Castro, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Mobile, AL. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from Inst Med Far Eastern University and is affiliated with Comanche County Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Castro an average 2.0 star rating.

Dr. Castro works at Practice in Mobile, AL with other offices in Lawton, OK. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity, Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Graves' Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Castro's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Providence Medical Group
    6701 Airport Blvd Ste A101, Mobile, AL 36608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 633-8880
  2. 2
    Ascension Providence
    6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 660-3515
  3. 3
    Great Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center
    5404 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (580) 355-5242
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Comanche County Memorial Hospital

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Obesity
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Graves' Disease
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Coma
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Tumor
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Conn's Syndrome
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dyshormonogenetic Goiter
Female Infertility
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iodine Deficiency
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Perimenopause
Peripheral Edema
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Subacute Thyroiditis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diabetic Foot Exam
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
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    About Dr. Oscar Castro, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1093743288
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Okla University Health Scis Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Inst Med Far Eastern University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Dr. Oscar Castro, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Castro is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Castro has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Castro has seen patients for Obesity, Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Graves' Disease, 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.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Castro. The overall rating for this provider is 2.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Castro.

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