Dr. Charles J. Castoro M.D.
Ophthalmologist
620 Boulton St Bel Air MD, 21014About
Charles J. Castoro, M.D., graduated from the A course at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. He received his degree in chemistry, graduating summa cum laude from Washington and Jefferson College. Fou ...
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1977
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases)
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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