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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Dr. Rafael Castro, MD
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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Freeport, IL.
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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Freeport, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Freeport, IL.

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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Freeport, IL and has 52 years experience. They graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Castro received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Castro is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation
    1036 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 599-6000
  2. 2 Fhn Memorial Hospital
    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 599-6000

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Feb 10, 2024
Thank you for great job you healed my brother legs that wound care could not heal.Robin Clower
06/25/1959 — Feb 10, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Castro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Castro's profile.

Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Castro, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fhn Memorial Hospital

    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL