Dr. Brian Castlemain, MD | Albuquerque, NM | Cardiologist

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Dr. Brian Castlemain is a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in cardiovascular disease and surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been practicing for over four decades. Dr. Castlemain holds certifications in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He provides care in English.

Dr. Castlemain practices at Presbyterian Hospital and sees patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico through the New Mexico Heart Institute and Lovelace Medical Group locations. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that affect women specifically. He performs coronary artery bypass graft procedures and provides cardiac rehabilitation services to help patients recover and strengthen their hearts. Patients rate him 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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4.4

20 Ratings
41 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Medical College of Wisconsin
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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While I am still torn between the choices of open heart surgery or a patch and other treatments through the groin, Dr. Castlemain has been unfailingly open about supporting either option I ultimately pick, even while he explains why he favors one. He has been low key, clear in his explanations, and comfortable to interact with. I am very impressed.

October 24th, 2022

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this Dr. is arrogant and condescending. he refuses to communicate with the patient. he withholds important medical information in his endeavor to ignore the patient.

November 12th, 2016

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Dr. Castlemain is the most compassionate doctor I have ever had.

May 15th, 2016

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absolutely a superb physician with a gift of a true healer. Excellent surgeon. He performed 2 open heart surgeries on me. He is kind, thorough in his exam and skilled surgeon.

July 23rd, 2015

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Dr Castkemain is a brilliant heart surgeon. Not only did he save my life with an emergency operation, he also was thorough and found several other arteries in my heaRt that had partial blockages and repairEd or bypassed all blockages beside the 99% blocked main artery which brought me in the ER in the first place. He answered all questions from my large family group. He was was patient with all of us. Obviously cares about his patients and is so very excellent at his surgical skills and knowledge of procedures, and methods. I just can't say enough about him!

June 1st, 2015

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Very caring manner. Took plenty of time explaining surgical procedure and recovery. Available. Highly recommend.

January 28th, 2010

New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group

502 Elm St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87102

Tel: (505) 841-1000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center

504 Elm Street NortheastAlbuquerque, NM 87102

Tel: (505) 727-1100

Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm


Dr. Brian Castlemain, MD	Dr. Baila Maqbool, MD	Dr. Andre George Montoya-Barthelemy, MD	Dr. Rebecca Lynn Kunak, DO
Cardiovascular Disease	Critical Care Medicine	Public Health & General Preventive Medicine	Pathology

4.4 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Augusta , GA
Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin	Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical College of WisconsinGraduated in 1985

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What languages does Dr. Brian Castlemain speak?: Dr. Brian Castlemain speaks English.
Does Dr. Brian Castlemain accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Castlemain accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Brian Castlemain's office located?: Dr. Brian Castlemain's office is located at 502 Elm St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102.
Does Dr. Brian Castlemain accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Brian Castlemain has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Castlemain affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Castlemain is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.

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