Karina Castro, PA

Karina Castro, PA

Physician Assistant
3924 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
4.91
“I was very surprised with how friendly everyone was and how nice the doctor was. I am very happy I chose this place!”
Nicola B.January 12, 2026
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
96% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
95% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

4.76

Bedside manner

4.92
“I was very surprised with how friendly everyone was and how nice the doctor was. I am very happy I chose this place!”
Nicola B.January 12, 2026
“The front receptionist was terrible. Zoc doc didn't fill in my information for the appointment. Sonia had to do everything at the office. I waited over 1 hrs. 0of 10 would not recommend ”
Saalinas C.November 14, 2025

About Karina Castro

Ms. Karina Castro is a Physician Assistant who sees patients at PrimeCare Health, Inc. in Chicago, IL. She provides pediatric and family medicine services, treating both common and chronic health conditions. Ms. Castro began her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned her Bachelor's degree. She then obtained her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Northwestern University. She takes a holistic approach to medicine and collaborates with PrimeCare’s integrated services and support team to deliver the highest level of care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Ms. Castro listens closely as her patients express their concerns. She focuses on even the smallest details before narrowing down possibilities, cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with all her patients.

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Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Ear Infection
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Illness
Menstrual Cramp(s)
Pediatric Consultation
Allergy Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Ear Infection

Office location

Karina Castro, PA also offers online video visits for patients
PrimeCare Fullerton Health Center
3924 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Northwestern University, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1235753260

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.76
Bedside manner
4.92
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I was very surprised with how friendly everyone was and how nice the doctor was. I am very happy I chose this place!
Verified patient
The staff was great. The cleanliness of the room was questionable. I probably wouldn’t return unless I had to.
She was very help full and listened to me very well making sure all my needs were met:)
Verified patient
Overall it was a nice experience. They did their part & also referred me to a specialist.
Verified patient
I was pleased how friendly and attentive both the nurse and the Dr were! Made going to my visit pleasant.
Verified patient
Great listener and had solutions to my health problems. Definitely recommend this physician assistant.
Muy buena atención Como paciente me sentí muy segura la doctora Karina Castro excelente profesional
Verified patient
Karina Castro was lovely, insightful, and empathetic!
Verified patient
The front receptionist was terrible. Zoc doc didn't fill in my information for the appointment. Sonia had to do everything at the office. I waited over 1 hrs. 0of 10 would not recommend
Verified patient
Excelente
Verified patient
Unfortuently i had to find a new pcp due to insurance change. I had my previous p for over 20 yrs so this was difficult. I dont think ive been to this type of practice ever, outdated and just not what i have ever had to be nice. Staff was friendly until i had the pcp. She had a flat affect didnt seem welcoming and didnt touch all my topics. Forgot my bloodwork to be ordered and the im trying to conceieve and already started the fertility consults and she mentions bperimenapause. I felt like my life was over at that point. I have never felt so horrible by a person. Will never return since i have been in the medical field for over 20 yrs and this was a very insensitive appointment. I will complain to my insurance as well.
Making this my official doctor - her demeanor throughout the whole appointment was so welcoming for my first appointment with her.
Dr. Karina was so lovely! She took her time in getting to know me and listening to my slew of concerns since I haven’t had health insurance for a few years! She immediately booked labs and sent me referrals to other doctors I need to go to. Super excited to be working with her!
Verified patient
Easy check-in, I felt Dr. Castro was attentive and sympathetic, and wanted to help me. She was able to set me up with a social worker the same day, as well as labs. It was a very thorough appointment. Place is mostly Spanish speaking and has booklets and information on avoiding ICE. Just seemed like there was a lot of hope and good juju in there.
Friendly staff. Dr Castillo is amazing.
Verified patient
I was really nervous about going to the doctor. It is my biggest worry each visit. I felt really comfortable in this space. Karina and her team did their best to make me feel good and treat me well. I will be returning.
The doctor was professional, kind, and caring, and so were the staff. They're awesome, and I felt taken care of and listened to.
AMAZING visit as was the last one, Karina was beyond helpful in explaining any health concerns to me and the checkup was overall fantastic! Could not recommend Karina more(:
Verified patient
Todo está muy bien desde el momento to que llego a mi cita me hacen sentir muy bien la doctora es muy amable y recuerda a cada uno de sus paciente lo que lo hace sentir a uno apreciado 10/10 en todo. Personal locación.
Verified patient
First time here I didn't wait very long I can't even say how long but enought to not worry how long I was waiting. The medical assistant was very nice lots of questions to help with my appointment The Dr. Is nice she listen and is helping me on my journey I'll be back in 2 months
Verified patient
Recomendada al 100 para cada hispano hablante! Te pone atencion a todo lo que comentas para buscar una solucion. Muy amable, me hicieron sentir muy bien. gracias
Verified patient
The front desk was friendly and helpful and I thank those girl for that! The MA that took my blood pressure was great! She asked me questions that helped me remember some concerns I had about my health.. Thank you! Dr. Karina Castro was wonderful! She made me feel really comfortable and understood all of my concerns about my heath. I highly recommend this practice/clinic to all.
Verified patient
Al principio no estaba muy segura de llegar a la cita....pero al final fue buena decision la Doctora Karina rebaso mis espectativas..... buena doctora la recomiendo 100%
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Karina Castro has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Karina Castro's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karina Castro?

Karina Castro frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Illness, and Pediatric Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Karina Castro on their profile.

What languages does Karina Castro speak?

Karina Castro speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Karina Castro in reviews?

77 patients have reviewed Karina Castro. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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