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Department Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Spanish
Surgeon No
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Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Appointment:
877.463.2010
Desk:
954.659.5646
Fax:
954.659.5647
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Liver Tests
  • Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
  • Cancer Screening
  • Clinical Trials
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diagnostic Endoscopy
  • Endoscopic Dilation
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal Band Ligation
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Inherited Colon Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Polypectomy
  • Proctitis - Care and Treatment
  • Variceal Band Ligation
  • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
View all 20 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achalasia
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
  • Anemia
  • Ascites
  • Autoimmune Chronic Hepatitis
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue)
  • Cirrhosis
  • Collagenous Colitis
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Diseases of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas
  • Diseases of the Small Bowel
  • Diverticulosis
  • Encephalopathy
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
  • Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis)
  • Foreign Body Ingestion
  • Fundic Gland Polyps
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gas (Digestive)
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • General Gastroenterological Disorders
  • Heartburn
  • Helicobacter Pylori
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cyst
  • Liver Disease
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Nausea
  • Pancreatic Cysts
  • Pancreatic Disease
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Proctitis
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Trichinosis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Wilson Disease
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Biography

About Fernando Castro, MD

Fernando J. Castro is Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program at Cleveland Clinic Florida since 2004.  After completing his training in 1996, he joined the faculty at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine as assistant professor of medicine in the gastroenterology department and then held the same position at Southern Illinois University.  Dr. Castro is the author of more than 50 manuscripts in diverse topics in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.  Dr. Castro has affiliation titles with four different medical schools, is a fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, serves as a reviewer for multiple medical journals and is an editorial board member of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals
Gastroenterology
San Juan,
1996

Residency - University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals
Internal Medicine
San Juan,
1992

Internship - University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals
Internal Medicine
San Juan,
1990

Medical Education - University OF Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, PR
1989

Certifications

  • Gastroenterology

Specialty Interests

diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, general gastroenterology, general hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, iron deficiency anemia, hepatitis C, colonoscopy quality improvement

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/2/2024, Dr. Castro has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

192 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

18 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024

Dr. Fernando Castro is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He listens to my concerns with interest. He answered all my questions patiently and professionally. Dr. Castro is an excellent physician. One of the best at CCF.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Very professional Dr. And kind person

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Fernando Castro is a great doctor! He is very knowledgeable and has bedside manners!! I feel very confident on his care while he performed the colonoscopy!!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

My experiences, as always, with my visit with Dr. Castro was outstanding! He listens to my issues, explains in detail giving quality time with me. The staff is extraordinary, I am treated like family.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Castro is simply the Best! I know I'm receiving the best treatment, in the best hospital, from an outstanding provider.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Please continue with the quality service you provide, by Outstanding Care Providers.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Good doctor, he explained in detail.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Excellent Doctors & Clinic

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

When I arrived I was very anxious about procedure but the nurse who prepared me was friendly and did everything to ease my concerns Then doctor also discussed the procedure and allayed all my fears, and again after completing the procedure he explained what had been done and described what he observed and reasons for biopsy and prescription. It could not have been a better experience for which I am grateful. Thanks to all who took great care of me.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Dr Castro was also very caring and professional

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Both Dr. Castro and Marian Hauser have been more than helpful with my treatment.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr. Castro-Pavia is very knowledgeable, and did an excellent job performing my colonoscopy. He communicated his findings In a very clear and understandable manner. He is a compassionate physician.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Without hesitation I would recommend him and I did recommend a friend once.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Excellent Doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

Dr Castro did a wonderful job

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Was so pleased with Dr. Castro. He took his time . He was on time ... I just cannot get on the portal . PLEASE help me so I can see my visits & results. Thank you

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

I've been coming to Cleveland Clinic for a few years and so far I've only had two good experience, my male surgeon OBGYN and my recent visit to Dr.Castro-Pania - visit was excellent!

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2023

Dr Akram Abad was very informative and honest.

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