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Dr. Luis Castro, MD

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Dr. Luis Castro, MD
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Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Redwood City, CA.
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Dr. Luis Castro, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Redwood City, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Redwood City, CA.
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Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Redwood City, CA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Stanford University in 1988 and completed a residency at Stanford Hospital.They currently practice at Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia and are affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Castro has experience treating conditions like Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Castro received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Castro is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Medical Group-sequoia
    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, Redwood City, CA 94062
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Dr. Luis Castro
    2250 Hayes St Ste 302, San Francisco, CA 94117
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Cardiac Defects
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Heart Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Stenting
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Jan 11, 2024
Dr Castro explained some proactive steps he planned to take during my surgery which I very much appreciate!
— Jan 11, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • I believe my greatest strength as a heart surgeon is the team of wonderfully talented people that partner with me at Sequoia Hospital to produce the best results that are nationally and internationally recognized in cardiac surgery. This level of achievement comes from tremendous experience by all members alike. World-class outcomes can only result from concentrating efforts at a single center to achieve the highest level of team excellence.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Redwood City, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1988. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

Internship

Internship
  • Stanford Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University So Calif
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Luis Castro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Castro's profile.

Dr. Castro frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Luis Castro, MD is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Luis Castro, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Castro has over 36 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA

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