Lon Castle, MD
Primary Location
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Cardiovascular Medicine
Avon Hospital
33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Avon, OH 44011
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.5000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Treatment & Services
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Regional Heart and Vascular
- Sports Cardiology Center
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View All PlansAbout Lon Castle, MD
Lon Castle, MD, is a Staff Electrophysiologist with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Castle is a fellow of the Heart Rhythm society. . He also serves as a medical consultant to the National Football League. Dr. Castle is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Diplomate of the Board of Medical Examiners. His specialty interests focus on implanting devices that correct heart rhythm malfunctions and electrophysiologic studies and ablations of cardiac arrythmias.
A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Castle attended Temple University as an undergraduate in the School of Pharmacy, continuing on to receive his medical degree. He completed his clinical internship and residency at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa., before joining the United States Air Force. During his military service, Dr. Castle served as Chief of Medicine at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. Upon leaving military service, Dr. Castle received a fellowship in cardiology from Cleveland Clinic, where he became Head of the Section of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology. Dr. Castle was originally appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 1973. After a four-year absence, he was re-appointed to the Cleveland Clinic in 1998.
Dr. Castle has been widely published in such journals as American Heart Journal, Journal of Electrophysiology and Clinical Progress in Pacing and Electrophysiology. In addition to his current role as medical consultant to the National Football League, Dr. Castle has been a past medical consultant for the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Ballet, and he served as Associate Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns.
Dr. Castle is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the Heart and Rhythm Society, Fellow of American College of Cardiology, the Cleveland Academy of Medicine, the Ohio State Medical Association and the Northeast Ohio Pacemaker Society.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1994
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1973
Residency - Geisinger Medical Center
Medicine
Danville,
PA USA
1969
Internship - Geisinger Medical Center
Transitional
Danville,
PA USA
1966
Medical Education - Temple University School of Medicine
MD
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1965
Undergraduate - Temple University
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1961
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
cardiac arrhythmias, device implantation, electrophysiologic studies and ablation of arrhythmias
Research & Publications
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259 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Great Doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Castle is the best.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Physician encounter was very good
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Castle is an excellent Cardiologist. Explains all tests and answers all questions in depth. Discussed all treatments and included me in the decisions.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Castle always explains everything well and the reasons for tests, diagnostics, meds. He explains what my test results reveal. I appreciate him
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Dr. Castle and all of the staff are wonderful
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Felt very comfortable with Dr.Castle and he answered all my questions. He put me at ease about my A-Fib.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
I love Dr. Castle. He is very intelligent and pays attention to my concerns and questions
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
Dr Castle is excellent!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Castle goes beyond the rating of very good. Fabulous doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
I have seen Dr Castle for the last 44 years and there are no better, knowledge, professionalism, bedside manner, all excellent!
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023
Dr Lon Castle is great!!! He answered all of my questions with care and compassion.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
As always Dr Castle was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
I bless the day I found Dr. Castle.I
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
I felt comfortable with Dr Castle he showed me my chest X-ray and addressed my concerns and didn't make me feel rushed he is one of a kind When I left there I felt he answered all my questions
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Castle is the best Cardiologist.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023
I feel in very good hands with Dr. Castle
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
Dr castle has been excellent stepping in for dr dressing.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
Dr. Castle is an excellent doctor. He listens well and always involves me the decision-making process.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Castle is very courteous and explains everything very easy for a patient to understand. I'm a fairly newer patient to him and he has done an outstanding job at explaining my diagnosis and treatment to me. He is amazing at what he does!
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Doctor Castle is an expert cardiologist and has been taking very good care of me for many years.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Castle interest in me as his patient was very caring. He explained everything to me and was very knowledgeable about my total medical picture. I wish there were more physicians like him. When I saw him I thought I have seen a real doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Dr Castle is AWESOME!! Very caring and explains everything well and listens to you
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Dr castle is the best!
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
Doctor Castle does a great job of explaining everything to me. Very Professional
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023
Lon castle m.d. Is fabulous. It took quite a bit of time to get in with him but worth the wait. I'm happy that he's my doctor
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023
Dr. Castle is simply the best!
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
A very good appointment. Great people, great doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Castle took time and answered all questions excellent service
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Dr Castle is very caring and professional one of the best doctors I had
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Again everything was very professional and very caring with my doctor and his staff
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023
Cleveland Clinic is VERY VERY LUCKY to have Dr. Castle.
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
I have been going to .Dr.Castle for many year's . He Is the best Cardiologist. He literally saved my Life. He is the best.
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
I'm very Comfortable,with Dr.Castle and he Nurse's. My health is the first issue with them.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr. Castle is a wonderful doctor. I have every confidence that I am in good hands. I have much improved my health issues under his care. He is a credit to his profession.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr Castle thoroughly reviewed my lab work and testing results with me. H made sure I understood them and answered all my concerns.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
Dr Lon Castle is fantastic! How he explains about my heart and how I am doing with all the tests and with the ZIO Is exceptional!!!!!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
Great doctor
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Dr Castle very patient explains everything does not seem like in a rush to next.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Dr Castle and his nurse are very good at they job
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
Dr. Castle is outstanding in every way treating patients. I have the utmost confidence in him in all aspects of my treatment.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023
Really like Dr Castle. He explains things well and very nice person
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
Dr castle is always concerned that all questions are answered during your visit. Very caring doctor
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Castle always very congenial and explains everything thoroughly!