4.3
4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Charissa Castro is a board-certified internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine. With 31 years of experience in internal medicine, she has developed extensive expertise in caring for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. Her practice focuses on comprehensive primary care and the management of chronic conditions that affect adults throughout their lives.
Dr. Castro provides care at multiple locations in Downey and Lynwood, California, including Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey Regional Medical Center, and Saint Francis Medical Center. She specializes in treating various forms of diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in children and teens, diabetes mellitus, and geriatric diabetes. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients rate her care at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Castro provides care at multiple locations in Downey and Lynwood, California, including Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey Regional Medical Center, and Saint Francis Medical Center. She specializes in treating various forms of diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in children and teens, diabetes mellitus, and geriatric diabetes. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients rate her care at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Charissa Santos Castro has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices
9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242 Tel: (800) 823-4040
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
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 31 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Downey , CA | Diamond Bar , CA | Scottsdale , AZ | SHERMAN OAKS , CA |
| Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charissa Santos Castro
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Charissa Santos Castro has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Charissa Santos Castro has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995
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- Where is Dr. Charissa Castro's office located?
- Dr. Charissa Castro's office is located at 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
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- Dr. Charissa 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. Charissa Castro affiliated with?
- Dr. Charissa Castro is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER, Downey Regional Medical Center, and Saint Francis Medical Center.
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