Dr. Ximena M Castro MD
Family Practitioner
60 Hospital Rd Leominster MA, 01453About
Dr. Ximena Castro is a family practitioner practicing in Leominster, MA. Dr. Castro specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Castro possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Del Norte, Fac De Med, Barranquilla, Colombia MD
University of The North / Faculty of Medicine
Universidad del Norte Programa de Medicina 1992
Provider Details
Awards
- 2006 Education From AAFP-Denver, CO. Nov 9
Treatments
- Pain
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