Summary

Dr. Victor Castro specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, bringing 36 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency at University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Castro is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Castro is affiliated with Hays Medical Center Inc and practices in McAllen, Texas. His expertise includes treating high blood pressure conditions and hypertensive emergencies. He performs heart imaging studies like echocardiograms and stress tests to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University Of Connecticut Health Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

South Texas Health System Clinics

500 E Ridge Rd Ste 300McAllen, TX 78503
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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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
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36 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
McAllen , TXMission , TXHouston , TXKaty , TX
Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Victor J Castro

  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - HMO
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Golden Rule - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Summit Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Victor J Castro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Victor J Castro has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Connecticut Health Center

Medical School

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto HurtadoGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Victor Castro is affiliated with Hays Medical Center Inc.
What languages does Dr. Victor Castro speak?
Dr. Victor Castro speaks Spanish.
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