Brandyn A. Castro
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
5666 East State Street, 
Rockford, IL 

Overview

Brandyn Castro is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Dr. Castro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Boston University School Of Medicine, 2016, 2016

Residency

University of Chicago, Neurological Surgery, 2023

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Cgh Medical Center
Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

OSF Saint Anthony - Neurosurgery
5666 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Brandyn A. Castro a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brandyn A. Castro is classified as an Advanced expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Brandyn A. Castro specialize in?

While Dr. Brandyn A. Castro is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Brandyn A. Castro participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brandyn A. Castro has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Brandyn A. Castro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brandyn A. Castro accept my insurance?

Dr. Brandyn A. Castro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-227-2586 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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