Dr. Manuel Castro, MD
Internist
986.8 mi · 10011 Pines Blvd, Suite 106, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
At a glance
5.00 stars (19 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro HenrÃquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina
Works at Common Health
2 office locations
5.00
19 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
As always Dr. Castro was very kind helpful and answered all my concerns and gave me knowledgeable advice.
More than 1 year agoOM
It was excellent. Dr. Castro is just wonderful, thorough. Since I have been in the US 40 years ago, I have never got the treatment like Dr. Castro delivered today. He spent a lot of time listening and advising me on my health.
More than 1 year agoJG
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Abdominal Cramps
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal ANA Testing
Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical
Chiropractic Consultation
Foot Consultation
Illness
Abdominal Cramps
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal ANA Testing
Allergy Consultation
More about Dr. Manuel Castro, MD
Dr. Castro is a board-certified internist who was born in Dominican Republic where he went to medical school. As a medical student Dr. Castro participated in a research project dealing with HIV/AIDS which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Apon completion of medical school he became involved in computer programming and using his knowledge of medicine and his computer skills he was able to create his own consulting company which was listed as one of the top fifty fastest growing companies in Florida in 1996, called EuroGrafix, Inc.
Dr. Castro pursued his passion for medicine and completed his residency training in internal medicine at a Rush-Presbyterian affiliate hospital in Chicago, Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he completed his training. After completing his training, he was hired by Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach where he was assistant program director of the internal medicine residency program, and later became the medical director of the employee health department of the same hospital. After that he opened his private practice in Wilton Manors, FL where he worked for the last 20 plus years.
Dr. Castro also teaches internal medicine for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) for the last twenty-three years with Kaplan Medical International where Dr. Castro teaches at multiple medical school around the United States, as well as the top medical schools in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Hungary, Antigua, and India. He also teaches review courses on-line for medical students and physicians that are preparing for the USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3, which he continues to do.
After his Internal Medicine training he became board certified in Internal Medicine and has maintained his board certification since 1997. Dr Castro is also a member of the American Academy of HIV medicine and is very knowledgeable on HIV topics and other issues pertaining to the LGBT+ community.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Universidad Nacional Pedro HenrÃquez Ureña (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Practice
Common Health
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
American Academy of HIV Medicine
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1598752602
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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19 reviews
Most relevant
Good visit, love the thoroughness, and how the doctor was willing to work with me regarding certain health issues.
More than 1 year agoMG
As always Dr. Castro was very kind helpful and answered all my concerns and gave me knowledgeable advice.
More than 1 year agoOM
Happy to know that I don't have to look for another doctor Very please with Dr Castro
More than 1 year agoJR
I had an amazing experince, I felt that he really is professional and caring
More than 1 year agoOB
He was great! He was super thorough. I loved him. Definately a keeper
More than 1 year agoDT
Excellent Doctor. I am very happy with the services. :) *****
More than 1 year agoCJ
Proffesional office Very nice atmospher Very good experience
More than 1 year agoBD
Very nice people in office Very nice good first visit.
More than 1 year agoLD
Visit was great. Very thourough
More than 1 year agoRB
Very professional
November 8, 2023Alejandro C.Verified patient
It was excellent. Dr. Castro is just wonderful, thorough. Since I have been in the US 40 years ago, I have never got the treatment like Dr. Castro delivered today. He spent a lot of time listening and advising me on my health.
More than 1 year agoJG
I'm in love. He is phenomenol.
More than 1 year agoJS
He is wonderful.
More than 1 year agoDA
Doctor was very nice & visit went well. Was seen in a reasonable amount of time (little to no wait) & staff was very nice as well :)
More than 1 year agoJA
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What practice does Dr. Manuel Castro work with?
Dr. Manuel Castro works with Common Health.
Where is Dr. Manuel Castro's office located?
Dr. Manuel Castro has 2 office locations, including in Pembroke Pines and Deerfield Beach, view full addresses on Dr. Castro's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Manuel Castro have?
Dr. Manuel Castro is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Manuel Castro?
Dr. Manuel Castro frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Manuel Castro on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Manuel Castro speak?
Dr. Manuel Castro speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Manuel Castro in reviews?
19 patients have reviewed Dr. Manuel Castro. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.