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Dr. Luis Castro, MD

Dr. Luis Castro, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Luis Castro, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Redwood City, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1988. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 5 Star Rating (65 reviews)

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140 Redwood City, CA 94062
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Castro specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Castro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castro

5.0
65 ratings, 44 with a written review
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Doctor was amazing.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2025
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Dr. Castro made me feel at ease about my Mitral Valve repair surgery. He is A wonderful surgeon with a 100% success rate. He is confident, kind and easy to talk to. I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Castro as my surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kim Warren – Jan 29, 2025
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Dr Castro was well informed of all my circumstances. He was very interested in my progress and supportive. I appreciate his availability.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 29, 2024
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Good experience all around!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 28, 2024
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Dr Castro is the best doctor!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2024
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My Caretakers are Golden Gods
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Oct 12, 2024
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Not only was Dr. Castro easy to talk to, he also gave us great news about the length of the hospital stay, the size of the incision most likely and recovery time. We were elated.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 09, 2024
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Scary procedure but Dr. Castro put me at ease. Very professional but also a sense of humor which I like. Wasn't rushed. Spent all the time I needed to give information and answer my questions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 06, 2024
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Very and caring. Munderstood my concerns about the blood issue.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 04, 2024
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Dr. Castro spent about 1-1/2 hours explaining everything to me regarding the surgery needed, estimated recovery time in hospital & at home then answered all my questions. I immediately felt at ease in talking with him, & now certain he is my best choice.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2024
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Dr. Castro has been very accessible and has answered all my questions and concerns. I have been very pleased with his care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2024
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Dr Castro answered all mine questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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Dr Castro was very friendly and helpful in understanding my concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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Dr. Luis Castro's impeddable credentials & reputation well precede him, of course. Yet with all his incredible accomplishments to his credit, he remains extremely self-effacing and projects nothing but total dedication to his work, his patients, and their successful healing. His quiet confidence is reassuring and itself inspires great confidence in the patient. His quickness to accommodate patient needs is extraordinary. He is one exceptional & outstandding care provider in a superior league all his own. An amazing man, truly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2024
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Great Heart Surgeon with a lot of Heart!
Dr Castro is an excellent surgeon who we can't say enough good things about! He cares, takes his time with you, he acknowledges his wonderful team of doctors, nurses, staff and spreads the love. For someone who cares for others' hearts, he appears to have a lot of heart himself. We are grateful to him for the successful surgery which was complex and necessary. I recommend him and his wonderful team to anyone needing cardiac surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MGK – Jun 22, 2024
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Dr Castro is held in very high regards to me for the past services he provided to a family member of mine as well as to me with advice on several different issues in the past. He continues to show his professionalism in great knowledge and compassion in our conversation last week. He explains things, and we'll go into detail about treatments and tests that are needed to be done in course of actions to be taken. He is always displayed a great knowledge along and wisdom in our discussions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 20, 2024
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I'd recommend Doctor Castro to anybody.That needed this work
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 05, 2024
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I have and will recommend Dr. [...] and Dr. Castro to any of my friends and family.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2024
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Oh my gosh I live in Pennsylvania and would absolutely fly out to him or my family.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2024
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Dr Castro is a superb professional!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe my greatest strength as a heart surgeon is the team of wonderfully talented people that partner with me at Sequoia Hospital to produce the best results that are nationally and internationally recognized in cardiac surgery. This level...read more

biography

I believe my greatest strength as a heart surgeon is the team of wonderfully talented people that partner with me at Sequoia Hospital to produce the best results that are nationally and internationally recognized in cardiac surgery. This level...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University So Calif

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Stanford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Stanford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140 Redwood City, CA 94062
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