Dr. Elena M Castro MD
Emergency Physician
3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church VA, 22042About
Dr. Elena Castro practices Emergency Medicine in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Castro 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. Castro examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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