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Dr. Francis F Castano MD

Emergency Physician

619 S Marion Ave Va Hospital Lake City FL, 32025
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Dr. Francis Castano practices Emergency Medicine in Lake City, FL. Dr. Castano assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Castano examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1990

Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 1990

Board Certification

Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM

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MaleEnglish

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Dr. Francis F Castano MD's Practice location

Dr. FRANCIS CASTANO, MD

619 S Marion Ave Va Hospital -
Lake City, FL 32025
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New patients: 386-755-3016
Fax: 386-758-3209

17768 NW 62ND AVE -
ALACHUA, FL 32615
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New patients: 954-937-6554
Fax: 386-462-1432

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