4.4
53 Ratings with 16 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Igor DeCastro specializes in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques for brain and spinal cord conditions and tumors. He completed neurosurgical residency programs in both his home country of Brazil and also in the United States at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). In 1999, he was selected to participate as a research fellow in Microneurosurgery at UAMS under world-renowned neurosurgeons Gazi Yasargil, MD, and Ossama Al-Mefty, MD. During that year, Dr. DeCastro assisted Professor Yasargil in writing a special Neurosurgery paper entitled “Legacy of Microneurosurgery: Memoirs, Lessons, and Akionas” which was published in a special edition, “Men of the Century: 1950-2000.”Upon completion, Dr. DeCastro returned to Brazil to practice at the Air Force Hospital in Rio de Janeiro. There he collaborated on several papers with José Alberto Landeiro, MD, the President of the Brazilian Neurosurgical Society. Dr. DeCastro also assisted in the creation of the …Microsurgical Laboratory in the Air Force Hospital. While there, he was invited to teach a Microsurgical Anatomy of the Brain course at the prestigious Cranio-Cervical Junction workshop coordinated by Professor Evandro de Oliveira, MD for the purposes of training residents from all over the world.Dr. DeCastro moved to the United States in 2004 to complete another neurosurgical residency at UAMS. During his training he had the opportunity to work under GNI’s Dr. Richard Rowe on complex spine procedures. During his second residency, Dr. DeCastro was honored as the “Resident of the Year” three times and he became the first Resident to receive the “Chris Hackler Ethics Award.” Additionally, Dr. DeCastro obtained the highest score on the Neurosurgical Boards for the last 15 years among UAMS graduates.Dr. DeCastro entered private practice in Hot Springs, AR, in 2010 where he also served as a member and Chief of Staff of St. Vincent Hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. Dr. DeCastro has always had a goal of joining a larger practice with an emphasis on academics and research. He will serve as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgey at Mercer University.
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- 31 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
- 16 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Igor De Castro has 8 locationsGeorgia Neurosurgical Institute
3758 Highway 42Locust Grove, GA 30248Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
1000 Hillcrest PkwyDublin, GA 31021Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
312 Margie DrWarner Robins, GA 31088Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
840 Pine St Ste 880Macon, GA 31201 Tel: (478) 743-7092
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Macon , GA | Macon , GA | Macon , GA | Macon , GA |
| Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Igor De Castro
Medical Specialties
Dr. Igor De Castro has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Igor De Castro has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Igor De Castro holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine and Universidade Federal Fluminense (Uff) Faculdade De Medicina in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. De Castro's NPI number is 1619161221.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Igor De Castro speak?
- Dr. Igor De Castro speaks English and Spanish.
- Where is Dr. Igor De Castro's office located?
- Dr. Igor De Castro's office is located at 840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA, 31201.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Igor De Castro affiliated with?
- Dr. Igor De Castro is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital, Piedmont Macon, and THE MEDICAL CENTER NAVICENT HEALTH.
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