Dr. Cristina Lara Castro, MD

Dr. Cristina Lara Castro is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology and internal medicine 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. Dr. Castro speaks English and brings more than three decades of clinical expertise to her practice.

Dr. Castro practices at multiple locations throughout Columbia, South Carolina, including Prisma Health Richland Hospital and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. She is affiliated with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with chronic kidney disease and managing hypertensive emergencies. Dr. Castro also incorporates physical therapy approaches and strength training into patient care plans when appropriate.