Dr. George Castro, MD

Dr. George Castro, MD

Pulmonologist
36 E 36th St, Ste 1J, New York, NY
4.90
“Dr. Castro was great, easy to talk to, great listener, he had knowledge about all the symptoms that I had ”
Mario C.March 3, 2026
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.90

Average wait time

4.75

Bedside manner

4.94
“Dr. Castro was great, easy to talk to, great listener, he had knowledge about all the symptoms that I had ”
Mario C.March 3, 2026
“Dr. Castro was great! He was very thorough with my elderly mother and actually took the time to listen to her. His bedside manner was impressive.”
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About Dr. George Castro

George A. Castro, MD is a model for the 21st Century doctor. He is first and foremost a physician, specializing in all aspects of Internal, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Castro completed his medical education at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Guadalajara. He then pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Cabrini Medical Center, followed by a Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at the same institution. To further refine his expertise, he completed a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic diabetes
Emphysema (COPD)
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
Asthma
Chronic diabetes
Emphysema (COPD)
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure

Office location

Dr. George Castro, MD also offers online video visits for patients
George A. Castro, MD
36 E 36th St, Ste 1J, New York, NY 10016

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara
  • Cabrini Medical Center, Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
  • Cabrini Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine

Professional memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992852941

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.94
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Dr. George Castro is patient, attentive and humble. Never an issue when I go to the office. Keep up the good work, doc.
Dr. Castro was great, easy to talk to, great listener, he had knowledge about all the symptoms that I had
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is warm, friendly, supportive and appears knowledgeable. He clearly explains procedure and treatment plans.
Verified patient
Thank you so much for listening to me. Never doubted what I said or shut me down, started treatment immediately.
Verified patient
You have a feeling that he cares about your condition , also give you enough time to talk waiting time is minimun .
Verified patient
Attentive, patient, and recommended a logical initial plan. I look forward to meeting with Dr. Castro again.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Castro is a great doctor. It was my first visit, and it was one of the best visits I had to the doctors in years
Verified patient
I would tell my friends that the doctor is very informative and always available. I love the video visits, too.
Verified patientVideo visit
Do not book! They will not call you or notify you or anything. Doctor was no show. Nobody reached out!
Verified patientVideo visit
He was very good in asking all the questions to find out what is wrong and it helped me a lot.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Castro is a perfect PCP. Attentive, kind, warm, personable – I am happy to have found my go-to doc.
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Castro is always super attentive, on time, and friendly. It's always a stress free visit and I would highly recommend!
Verified patient
Doctor Castro is incredibly insightful and shared several actionable recommendations on how to get better and be better.
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is very reliable, kind, and understanding. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a primary care physician.
Verified patient
Excellent visit. He listened & clearly explained his answers to my questions. Great bedside manner.
Verified patient
Dr Castro was extremely knowledgeable and he took the time to explain everything in detail. Highly recommended
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is great! Very attentive and helpful. Have been to him around 5 times and have always had a pleasant experience.
I like the service and how quickly I was attended to.
Verified patient
Dr has not been in office for three weeks and did not notify me
Dr. Castro explains everything throughly and throughout my procedure
Verified patient
Made me feel at ease IMMEDIATELY and the visit a relief instead of a concern. Super happy to finally have found ‘my doctor’.
Verified patient
Dr Castro is fantastic and professional. And i can't remember his secretary's name but she is absolutely awesome. SO NICE!
Verified patient
Exceptional doctor. So thorough and knowledgeable. He really cares about his patience and his expertise. Glad I found him!!
absolutely wonderful doctor regarding support, bed side manner, and I always feel better after my appointments
Verified patient
Dr Castro is a good listener and explains things clearly. He is on time and does not rush you
Verified patient
It was great. He is very personable, intelligent, takes his time with you and shows that he really cares about his patients.
Verified patient
Clean office, nice staff, great doctor. Seemed super knowledgable and professional but also down-to-earth. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is very personable. Even as a new patient he made me feel as if i was his patient for 10 plus years. He's GREAT!
Verified patient
Appointment reminders always sent, good listener, does not rush and is on time
Verified patient
Maria was great, as was Dr Castro. He was very nice and thorough and even though I was nervous he helped put me at ease!
Verified patient
Dr. Castro was terrific! Highly recommend. He was very thorough and attentive, while also having a great bedside manner.
The Doctor is a good lictener. He left no stone unturned. Comptent with good bedside manner. Thank you Dr. Castro.
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and overall a very good, detail-oriented physician. Would recommend!
Verified patient
Dr Castro is both professional and personable. Great work ethics and knows his work. Been a patient for over ten years.
Verified patient
Went in for some vaccinations and my annaul check up. George was very thorough and knew what was needed from the get go.
Verified patient
Great experience with Dr Castro and Maria at the front desk. Smooth service, great bedside manner, and very efficient!
Verified patient
George is a wonderful physician. He is thoughtful, warm and has deep expertise in his field. I highly recommend George.
thanks doc, not a single primary or specialist could recognize my health problems which you did it in 30 minutes ??
Verified patient
Dr. Castro was great. Fantastic at answering any questions and comforting conversation. Happy to find my new local Dr.
Verified patient
Terrific experience— caring doctor, thoughtful, thorough, friendly and pleasant staff. Would absolutely recommend.
Verified patient
as always, he took the time to listen to my reason for coming in. he definitely eased my anxiety and helped me relax.
Verified patient
Doctor Castro was excellent in finding out my problem and symptoms and also he vas very interested in me as a patient.
Verified patient
Dr Castro was a very friendly and knowledgeable doctor. I also find very convenient that he speak Spanish and English.
Verified patient
Dr. Castro is an excellent Doctor with great bedside manner. He listens and asks the right questions. Very thorough.
Lovely doctor, listened to me and then did a thorough checkup on me. Went above and beyond, i would highly recommend.
Verified patient
Dr. Castro was highly professional and explained everything very well. He made me feel comfortable and in good hands.
Verified patient
He figured out the issue immediately. Very thorough and calm. No rushing. Feels better already. Thanks!
The doctor took the time to sit down with me and listen to all my concerns and issues directly. Great bedside manner.
Verified patient
Dr Castro was great. I wish I had gone to him first rather than waiting 4 weeks and seeing three other doctors first.
Verified patient
Excellent he is a very good doctor. He examined me & took time to explain his findings & the best course of treatment
Verified patient
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Where is Dr. George Castro's office located?

Dr. George Castro has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Castro's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. George Castro?

Dr. George Castro frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. George Castro on their profile.

What languages does Dr. George Castro speak?

Dr. George Castro speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. George Castro in reviews?

2263 patients have reviewed Dr. George Castro. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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