Eduardo Lopez del Castillo, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Eduardo Lopez del Castillo, who serves patients in Miami, Florida.

A reputable family physician, Dr. Lopez del Castillo is dedicated to addressing the health concerns of patients and to implementing medical care that tends to the whole person. 

His family practice in Miami, Florida focuses on providing ongoing, personal care for a wide range of ailments in an environment that is compassionate and professional. He is committed to providing excellent medical care through preventive care, and the treatment of acute diseases and chronic diseases.

A native of Cuba, Dr. Lopez del Castillo began his medical education at the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences in Camaguey, Cuba where he graduated with honors in 2008. He then completed his residency in family medicine at West Kendall Baptist Hospital/FIU in Miami where he was honored to be selected Chief Resident.

Possessing clinical specialization, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Lopez del Castillo is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Throughout his line of work, Dr. Lopez del Castillo has worked in several international humanitarian health projects, including being a volunteer doctor in Haiti during residency.

On a more personal note, he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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