Dr. Michael Castro, MD

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5750 Downey Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90712
 
Specialties
Dermatology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Foreign Languages
Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Aetna, Cigna, HealthNet, Medicaid, Medicare, Workers Compensation, PacifiCare, WellCare, Humana, Guardian, BCBS, Coventry, United Health Care, Wellpoint

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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since
Graduation
17
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
Group Practice
Lakewood Primary Care Medical Grp
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Year Joined Practice
2004*
Title
Dermatologist, Board Certified Internal Medicine*
State License Information
Licensed in California, September 3, 1999 through September 30, 2009 Licensed in California
What is Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with treating the whole patient. An internal medicine physician, also called an internist, can treat many illnesses and conditions, and is skilled in treating a patient who has several illnesses or disorders at the same time. This internist, who can be a primary care physician, emphasizes disease prevention and wellness, but can treat problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs, along with mental health or substance abuse issues.

The internal medicine physician can also treat cancer or diseases of the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory more »

 

Professional Experience

Participation in Clinical Trials
No*
Physician Treats
Skin cancer, Skin diseases & disorders, Age spots, Aging facial appearance, Acne (Pimples Or Scarring), Dermatitis & eczema, Dermatomyositis, Dermatophytosis, Melanoma (Skin Cancer), Ring Worm (Tinea Corporis), Rosacea, Scabies, Warts - common *
Physician Performs
Biopsies, Botox, captique, collagen, hylaform & restylane injections, Care of hospitalized patient, Collagen injections, Cosmetic Dermatology (Acne Surgery), Cosmetic Laser Surgery (Wrinkle Laser Treatment), Cryotherapy, Dermabrasion, Facial skin rejuvenation - advanced laser, Mohs micrograhpic surgery for skin cancer, Skin cancer removal, Wrinkle removal & skin resurfacing, YAG Laser capsulotomy *
 

Scheduling

Accepting New Patients
Yes*
Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse
Yes*
Average time to get a new patient appointment:
20 days*
Average time for existing patient to get an appointment:
5 days*
Average wait room time:
15 minutes*
Average number of patients seen in a day:
40*
 
* Indicates physician-provided data.
 

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