Overview
Dr. Carlos Portales Castillo is an infectious disease specialist who provides consultations - both inpatient and outpatient - for patients ages 18 and older. Some of the infectious diseases he has treated include actinomycosis, osteomyelitis, and Lyme disease. He also specializes in transplant infectious diseases. Dr. Portales Castillo provides the best, most up-to-date, evidence-based care for patients, particularly those with complicated infections and compromised immune systems. His clinical and research interests include infections in immunocompromised hosts; antimicrobial stewardship/infection control in transplant; cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection; and head and neck infections. Dr. Portales Castillo is an assistant professor with the Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy & Immunology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American College of Physicians. Fun fact: Dr. Portales Castillo enjoys coffee, jazz, and spending time with his dogs.
His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis and Lyme Disease.
Dr. Castillo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Castillo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos P. Castillo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos P. Castillo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos P. Castillo by calling their office at 314-617-2355. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos P. Castillo a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos P. Castillo is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteomyelitis, 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 P. Castillo specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos P. Castillo is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Lyme Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Carlos P. Castillo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos P. Castillo has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos P. Castillo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos P. Castillo accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos P. Castillo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2355 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Lyme DiseaseDr. Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Castillo isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.