Summary

Dr. Joseph Castro specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing 26 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo and completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Castro provides care in English for patients across the region.

Dr. Castro practices at multiple locations including Nyack, New York, Denville, New Jersey, and Newark, New Jersey, with affiliations at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Saint Clares Denville Hospital, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure emergencies and treating hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as blood testing and complete blood counts to help monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Castro 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • St Barnabas Hospital (Bronx Ny)
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Miguel Defrank Castro has 4 locations

Montefiore Nyack Hospital

160 N Midland AveNyack, NY 10960

Saint Clares Denville Hospital

25 Pocono RdDenville, NJ 07834

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112

Nyack Hospital Inpatient Medical Associates

160 N Midland Ave Ste 1Nyack, NY 10960
Mon6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Nyack , NYBayside , NYFlushing , NYBronx , NY
Med School: INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE SANTO DOMINGO Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: Saint George’s University School of Medicine Global Scholars Program Med School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Miguel Defrank Castro

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Miguel Defrank Castro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Miguel Defrank Castro has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Miguel Defrank Castro holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of New Jersey and New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Barnabas Hospital (Bronx Ny).

Medical School

Graduated from INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE SANTO DOMINGO in 2003 and Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Defrank Castro's NPI number is 1801095864.

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Where is Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro's office located?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro's office is located at 160 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY, 10960.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro speak?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Defrank Castro is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and Saint Clares Denville Hospital.

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