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Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Luis Castro Receives Over 100 Patient Testimonials!

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate & Author
Medical Expert: Luis Castro, MD
Page last updated: December 30, 2024

I am overly excited to share that Dr. Luis Castro, a leading cardiac surgeon at MarinHealth Heart and Vascular Institute in Marin County, California, just received his 103rd patient testimonial at his surgeon profile.

Dr. Luis Castro, heart surgeon, gets 100 5-star patient reviews on HeartValveSurgery.com

If you're not familiar with Dr. Castro, let me introduce you to a special person whose patient-centric approach to cardiac care is fundamentally unique. Dr. Castro goes above-and-beyond for his patients. He gives out his cell phone number to his patients. Dr. Castro goes surfing with his patients. He educates his patients about each step in the surgical process. And, most importantly, he delivers excellent surgical results.

Dr. Luis Castro surfing with his patient

Dr. Castro with Tom Fitzmorris (his aortic valve patient)

A Patient Educator & Community Supporter!

When I first met Dr. Castro, I knew something was different about him.

When I shared my mission about educating and empowering patients, he didn't look at me like I was some weirdo. Nope. Doctor Castro jumped at the opportunity to help our patient community. Like me, Dr. Castro saw a massive gap in patient education and he wanted to fill it.

In an instant, Dr. Castro said, "What can I do to support you? I love what you're doing!"

Since then, we've collaborated on educational stories... We've held live webinars... We've posted free educational eBooks... And, we filmed educational videos together. For example, here's a video we filmed about the management of bicuspid aortic valves with medication.

But, what struck me most about Dr. Castro was how his patients talked about him. Over the years, I have connected with many, many, many of Dr. Castro's patients including Shelly Gould, Kent Dorwin and Tom Fitzsimmons. These patients rant-and-rave about Dr. Castro. I'll never forget what Shelly said about Dr. Castro, "If I need valve surgery again, there would be no doubt I would only want Dr. Castro leaving his fingerprints on my heart."

Then, there's the story of David Augustus. Here is a picture of David on his epic hike to the peak of Mount Whitney after aortic valve surgery. Take a close look at the bottom of his flag.

At 14,000 feet above sea level... Who is Dave thanking on his flag? That's right... Dr. Castro!

Patient of Dr. Luis Castro holding sign thanking Dr. Castro at top of Mount Whitney

Congratulations Dr. Castro & Team!!!

On behalf of our community, I want to extend a mighty "Thanks!" and wonderful "Congratulations!" to Dr. Castro. His care and support of patients with heart valve disease is extraordinary. I am so thankful Dr. Castro is part of our community. I am so thankful that Dr. Castro has transformed the the lives of so many people who consider him to be an awesome surgeon and a thoughtful friend.

Also, I need to thank the team that supports Dr. Castro. They are quite awesome too.

See 100+ Patient Testimonials for Dr. Luis Castro

Keep on tickin' Dr. Castro!
Adam

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Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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