Dr. Richard Castillo M.D.
Phlebology
3302 GERIG DR BLOOMINGTON IL, 61704About
Dr. Richard Castillo is a phlebologist practicing in Bloomington, IL. Dr. Castillo is a medical doctor specializing in veins and venous diseases. As a phlebologist, Dr. Castillo diagnoses, treats and in certain cases prevents diseases of the veins. Dr. Castillo may treat vein disorders like clotting disorders, varicose veins, leg ulcers, capillary anomalies, vascular birthmarks, lymphatic diseases and more. Treating abnormal veins can prevent blood blots in the future. Phlebologists perform treatments like microsclerotherapy, vascular laser therapy and sometimes minimally invasive surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1986
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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