Dr. Orlando J Castillo M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2810 W Saint Isabel St Suite # 101 Tampa FL, 33607About
Dr. Orlando Castillo is a nephrologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Castillo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Castillo most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ Nac Auto De Nicaragua, Fac De Cien Med, Leon, Nicaragua 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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