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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD
General Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Rafael Castro, MD
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Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgeon in Schaumburg, IL.
Dr. Rafael Castro, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Rafael Castro, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
Schaumburg, IL
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgeon in Schaumburg, IL.

About Dr. Rafael Castro, MD

Dr. Castro graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is a General Surgeon in Schaumburg, IL and has 54 years experience. Dr. Castro currently practices at Visiting Medical Doctors Inc and is affiliated with FHN Memorial Hospital. Dr. Castro's office accepts new patients. Dr. Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Castro is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Constipation
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Constipation
Burn Injuries
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Individual and Family Plans
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Quartz One
  • Blue Choice Select PPO

Where Dr. Rafael Castro, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Visiting Medical Doctors Inc
    1340 Remington Rd Ste S, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  2. 2 Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation
    1036 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032
  3. 3 FHN Memorial Hospital
    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032

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Feb 09, 2024
Thank you for great job you healed my brother legs that wound care could not heal.Robin Clower
06/25/1959 — Feb 09, 2024
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Meet Dr. Rafael Castro, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Castro's Practice

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

Dr. Rafael Castro, MD is affiliated with FHN Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Castro, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
    1972
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Rafael Castro, MD Practices

  • FHN Memorial Hospital

    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL

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