Overview
Michael Castro, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Special interests include foot and ankle fractures and reconstruction, sports-related injuries, and tendon and ligament treatment. He completed an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at Portland Foot and Ankle Center, as well as a second fellowship in AO/ASIF (Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) in Switzerland. “I view the foot and ankle as a ‘perfect machine’ that is taken for granted,” Dr. Castro shares. “When it breaks down, the effects can be profound. My focus and the focus of my team is to help get you back on your feet doing what you love.”.
Dr. Castro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, Eagan, MN 55121
17210 Kenyon Avenue, Floor 1, Lakeville, MN 55044
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. Michael Castro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Castro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Castro by calling their office at 651-968-5201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Castro a top-rated expert for Achilles Tendon Rupture?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Castro is classified as an Advanced expert for Achilles Tendon Rupture, 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. Michael Castro specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Castro is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael Castro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Castro has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achilles Tendon Rupture. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Castro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Castro accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Castro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-968-5201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Castro isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- Acute PainDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Bursitis of the HeelDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis of the Heel.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Claw FootDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Castro isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.