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Dr. Hector Castro, MD
Nephrology* Age 47
Dr. Hector Castro, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hector Castro, MD is a Nephrologist in Albuquerque, NM.
Dr. Hector Castro, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Hector Castro, MD

Nephrology* Age 47
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hector Castro, MD is a Nephrologist in Albuquerque, NM.

About Dr. Hector Castro, MD

Dr. Castro graduated from UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL CENTRO / FACULTAD DE MEDICINA. Dr. Hector Castro, MD is a Nephrologist in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Castro currently practices at Renal Medicine Associates, Albuquerque, NM and is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Castro has experience treating conditions like Gout, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Proteinuria, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Castro's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Castro is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gout
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Gout
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Proteinuria
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperkalemia
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
End-Stage Renal Disease
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Nephrotic Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Alkalosis
Kidney Stones
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Amyloidosis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Preferred Plus
    Blue PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Commercial
    Presbyterian Engage
    Presbyterian Health Plan (ASO)

Where Dr. Hector Castro, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Renal Medicine Associates
    3821 Masthead St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Patient Reviews
Jan 16, 2026
The atmosphere was very comfortable, all employees with great attendance and enthusiasm to help
— Jan 16, 2026
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Meet Dr. Hector Castro, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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FAQs About Dr. Castro's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hector Castro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Castro's profile.

Dr. Castro frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Proteinuria, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hector Castro, MD is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Hector Castro, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL CENTRO / FACULTAD DE MEDICINA
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Hector Castro, MD Practices

  • Plains Regional Medical Center

    2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Clovis, NM

  • Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM

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