Overview
Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo is an interventional radiologist, a specialist in minimal invasive techniques using image guidance. His areas of expertise include endovascular therapies for peripheral arterial and venous diseases; interventional oncology procedures such as thermal ablation of either benign or malignant tumors in different organs including lung, liver, kidney and bone; chemoembolization and radioembolization of liver tumors; and treatment of spine compression fractures using vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty techniques. In his practice, Dr. Mendez-Castillo uses multiplanar CT guidance to target lesions anywhere in the body for therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures, reducing treatment time and increasing accuracy. Dr. Mendez-Castillo is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiology, section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
Dr. Mendez-Castillo is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Mendez-Castillo is currently accepting new patients.
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1201 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo by calling their office at 314-257-1658. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo a top-rated expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo is classified as an Experienced expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandro Mendez-Castillo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-1658 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Liver FailureDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1Dr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2Dr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3Dr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.
- VisceromegalyDr. Mendez-Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.