Luis R. Castellanos, MD, MPH

Dr. Luis Castellanos is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings 23 years of dedicated experience to heart care. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and holds a Master of Public Health degree, reflecting his commitment to both individual patient care and broader cardiovascular health initiatives. Dr. Castellanos completed his residency at the University of California at San Diego, where he developed deep expertise in treating complex heart conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities with clear communication and cultural understanding.

Dr. Castellanos practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains his affiliation with the University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and coronary artery disease. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including contrast echocardiography and …transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Dr. Castellanos also conducts electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm and detect potential cardiac issues, providing comprehensive cardiac evaluation for his patients.