Dr. Michael Castro DO

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Ratings and Reviews for Dr. Michael Castro

Excellent

Dr. Michael Castro has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 8 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Michael Castro identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Michael Castro accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at Arizona Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO
• Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
• Harvard Pilgrim Options
• M.D. IPA

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Hospital Affiliations

A hospital affiliation covers any doctor who has an affiliation, association or admitting privilege with a hospital. A doctor's particular affiliation to a specific hospital can translate to the overall quality of that provider.

Dr. Castro is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ

Education

Dr. Castro attended medical school at University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1991 having 22 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Michael Castro DO as:

• Michael D Castro
• M Castro

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