Overview
Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang is a a cardiac surgeon and director of the Advanced Valve Center and of the LVAD program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY (greater Cincinnati area). He trained at Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University in Saint Louis for Cardiac Surgery. He has focused his entire career to minimally invasive mitral valve surgery with emphasis on mitral valve repair, and heart failure therapy with LVADs. Dr. Castillo-Sang‘s program has achieved 3/3 stars from the STS for mitral valve care since 2019. He has performed over 800 minimally invasive operations and is passionate about dissemination of minimally invasive repair techniques. He is the creator of the only online minimally invasive mitral and tricuspid valve surgery course (www.miniheartvalves.com) for surgeons and allied health. He is a founding member and part of the steering committee for the Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery Club (www.ecsclub.org). Dr. Castillo-Sang has worked with industry to bring about new instruments and retractors for minimally invasive surgery and is a passionate speaker on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Dr. Castillo-Sang has lectured nationally and internationally on the topic of endoscopic valve surgery.
Dr. Castillo-Sang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Castillo-Sang is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Castillo-Sang is currently accepting new patients.
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711 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017
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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Thoracic Surgeons-Edgewood Cancer Center-St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang by calling their office at 859-301-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Mario A. Castillo-Sang specialize in?
While Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang accept my insurance?
Dr. Mario A. Castillo-Sang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-301-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Castillo-Sang isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Castillo-Sang isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Castillo-Sang isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Castillo-Sang isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Castillo-Sang isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Castillo-Sang isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Congenital Mitral MalformationDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Malformation.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart TumorDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- ThrombectomyDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Castillo-Sang isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.