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Summary
Dr. Mario Castro-Medina is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in complex chest and heart procedures. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina and brings 25 years of surgical experience to his practice. His expertise spans both general surgery and the specialized field of thoracic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the chest cavity and cardiovascular system.
Dr. Castro-Medina practices at multiple locations including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and several Saint Joseph's facilities in Tampa, Florida. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart failure, and conditions like pyogenic granuloma. His surgical skills include performing heart transplants, providing chronic wound care, and utilizing negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing. These advanced procedures reflect his commitment to comprehensive cardiac and thoracic care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Castro-Medina practices at multiple locations including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and several Saint Joseph's facilities in Tampa, Florida. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart failure, and conditions like pyogenic granuloma. His surgical skills include performing heart transplants, providing chronic wound care, and utilizing negative pressure wound therapy to promote healing. These advanced procedures reflect his commitment to comprehensive cardiac and thoracic care for patients of all ages.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 25 years of experience
- Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Mario Castro-Medina has 6 locationsSaint Josephs Childrens Hospital
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607 Tel: (813) 554-8500
Saint Josephs Hospital Cancer Institute
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607 Tel: (813) 870-4000
Saint Josephs Womens Hospital
3030 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607 Tel: (813) 879-4730
Saint Josephs Same Day Surgery Center
3003 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Mario Castro-Medina, MD | Dr. Albert Guerrero Becerra | Dr. Nicholas Ka Yeung Yung | Dr. Jerry Lorren Dominic |
| Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 25 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mario Castro-Medina
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Mario Castro-Medina has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mario Castro-Medina has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
Dr. Mario Castro-Medina holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Pennsylvania and Florida.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina in 2001.
NPI Number
Dr. Castro-Medina's NPI number is 1649750951.
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- Where is Dr. Mario Castro-Medina's office located?
- Dr. Mario Castro-Medina's office is located at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Mario Castro-Medina affiliated with?
- Dr. Mario Castro-Medina is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Saint Josephs Hospital Inc, and Saint Josephs Womens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Mario Castro-Medina accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mario Castro-Medina accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Mario Castro-Medina accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Mario Castro-Medina has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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