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Summary

  • I’m an emergency room physician and healthcare leader who thrives on motivating teams by providing the most technologically advanced healthcare services to local and outlying communities throughout the state of Texas. My passion is in balancing innovative healthcare approaches with individualized patient care. I believe in building sincere trust with patients, doctors, staff, and community leaders by displaying unwavering compassion, care, and understanding.

    My humble upbringing has kept me dedicated and persistent in all facets of my career as an emergency medicine physician, an entrepreneur, and a healthcare leader. I’ve always pursued “outside-the-box” thinking in all I do, from creating multiple healthcare apps for iPhone and Android smartphones, to serving as a consultant for several healthcare companies, authoring medical publications, and promoting community healthcare as a medical correspondent for Telemundo and Univision. I’m a doctor who understands medicine in the trenches of a busy ER and the business aspects of running multiple ERs and hospitals. I’ve started more than 20 successful businesses and served on medical boards to help drive patient care.

    I quickly develop solutions to novel health and business problems, adapt well in times of crisis, and I’m never afraid to give more time to a patient who needs reassurance from a doctor who has that inner devotion to patient care. I truly believe in leading by example, inspiring and motivating my team to do their best, and bringing positive change to our healthcare systems.

    I’ve been voted “Best Doctor” consecutively each year since 2014 by “D Magazine,” and I’m certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American College of Emergency Physicians. I’m frequently in the media and serve as a speaker to healthcare organizations and practice groups to inspire loyalty, drive compassionate patient care, and build professional growth.
  • Comenzarán pruebas por COVID-19 en clínicas del Metroplex

    En 15 minutos se sabrá si tiene o no el virus. Dr Castro on Telemundo

    Texas Motor Speedway to Host NASCAR This Weekend

    Organizers expect as many as 25,000 fans at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth as NASCAR. Dr Castro on NBC

    Dallas County Man Recovering from COVID-19 Says It's Still Hard to Breathe

    A Dallas County man said he's still having a tough time breathing and relies on an oxygen machine as he recovers from COVID-19. Dr Castro on NBC

    Success Reinvention: The US Army helped me mentally & physically.

    What is your source of strength? What is making you better?

Education & Training

  • University Tennessee
    University TennesseeMBA, Business, 2020 - 2020
  • St Luke's University Hospital
    St Luke's University HospitalResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Methodist Hospital
    Methodist HospitalFamily Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • D Magazine D magazine doc, 2014-2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Success ReinventionJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Ask Doc 25 burning questions ai healthcare answered expert
    Ask Doc 25 burning questions ai healthcare answered expertAugust 21st, 2023
  • AI Shown to Predict Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Well Before Symptoms Appear
    AI Shown to Predict Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Well Before Symptoms AppearMay 18th, 2023
  • AI Health Care Platform Predicts Diabetes with High Accuracy but ‘Won’t Replace Patient Care’
    AI Health Care Platform Predicts Diabetes with High Accuracy but ‘Won’t Replace Patient Care’April 19th, 2023
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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