Dr. Lisa M. Castro MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
6800 West 138th Terrace Overland Park Kansas, 66223About
Dr. Lisa Castro is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Castro cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
University of Missouri
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1996
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1995
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Children's Mercy Hospital (Clinical Pharmacology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Clinical Pharmacology
Articles and Publications
- Over 30 Publications in various Journals
What do you attribute your success to?
Self-Motivation, Always Wanting to Contribute to Advancement of the Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Reading
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