Summary

Dr. Elsa Castro specializes in cardiovascular disease with a focus on pediatric cardiology. She completed her residency at Driscoll Children's Hospital in 1994, followed by fellowships at Temple University Hospital in 1996 and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1997. Dr. Castro holds board certifications in both Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics, earned in 2016, and Pediatric Cardiology from the same board, obtained in 2013. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Castro practices at Riverview Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, with locations in Brick, Neptune, and Red Bank, New Jersey. She focuses on treating children with breathing problems and helps diagnose heart conditions that may cause unexplained weight loss. Her expertise includes performing transthoracic echocardiograms to examine heart function and electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythms. Patients consistently rate Dr. Castro highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Elsa Imelda Castro has 3 locations

HMH - Pediatric Cardiology - Brick

1623 Route 88 WBrick, NJ 08724

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

1945 Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753

HMH - Pediatric Cardiology - Red Bank

3 Apple Farm RdRed Bank, NJ 07701

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4.8 
3.9 
46 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Italian
Brick , NJNew York , NYLakewood , NJNeptune , NJ
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elsa Imelda Castro

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elsa Imelda Castro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elsa Imelda Castro has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics, 2016

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric Cardiology, 2013

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai1997
Temple University Hospital1996

Residency

Driscoll Childrens Hospital-GME1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Elsa Castro speak?
Dr. Elsa Castro speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Elsa Castro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Elsa Castro has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elsa Castro affiliated with?
Dr. Elsa Castro is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elsa Castro?
You can find contact information for Dr. Elsa Castro here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Elsa Castro accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elsa Castro accepts on their Vitals profile.

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