Dr. Cristina Lara Castro, MD

Dr. Cristina Lara Castro is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 35 years of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Del Cauca Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed her residency training at Richland Memorial Hospital. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive digestive health care while addressing the full range of internal medicine conditions. Dr. Castro speaks English fluently.

Dr. Castro practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, including Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. She is affiliated with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital and also sees patients at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. Her clinical expertise includes managing chronic kidney disease and treating high blood pressure. She performs diagnostic blood work including complete blood counts and creatinine clearance tests to monitor kidney function and overall health.