Overview
Dr. Figueroa Castro joined the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, at the Medical College of Wisconsin in December 2013. He received his medical degree from Universidad El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia in 1998. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska in 2008. Dr. Figueroa Castro’s clinical practice includes the care of adults with a multitude of infectious conditions, including but not limited to atypical mycobacterial infections, skin and soft tissue infections, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and prosthetic joint infections. He provides HIV care including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and HIV therapy at Pleasant Valley Health Center. He is the medical director for infection prevention of Froedtert Community Hospitals (Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital).
Dr. Castro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.
Dr. Castro is board certified in Clinical Informatics, Infectious Disease, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Castro is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3200 Pleasant Valley Rd., West Bend, WI 53095
840 N. 87th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos F. Castro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos F. Castro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos F. Castro by calling their office at 262-836-7300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos F. Castro a top-rated expert for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos F. Castro is classified as an Advanced expert for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, 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. Carlos F. Castro specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos F. Castro is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Carlos F. Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos F. Castro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 262-836-7300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- BlastomycosisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- OsteomyelitisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- CellulitisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- EndocarditisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- LymphangitisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MastoiditisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- MeningitisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Mycobacterium Avium Complex InfectionsDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections.
- NocardiosisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SAPHO SyndromeDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about SAPHO Syndrome.
- SepsisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Strep ThroatDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Streptococcal Group B InfectionDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Streptococcal Group B Infection.