Overview

Alec DeCastro, MD, is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. He has extensive training in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal problems, from acute injury through rehabilitation, and is trained in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

Dr. DeCastro provides the full spectrum of family medicine in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has experience in urgent care medicine.

He is a flight surgeon and practices aerospace medicine with the USAF Reserves.

Specialities

  • Family Medicine

    Family medicine doctor or Internist is someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and health problems. Most internists are also primary care doctors and treat patients on a regular basis. They can diagnose and treat common illnesses or more serious problems. Most people see an internist regularly. Those with chronic illnesses may do so on a monthly or even weekly basis. Internists are the most common types of doctors.

  • Sports Medicine

    Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that works with athletes and others who play sports or take part in physically demanding activities that may result in injury or other overuse-related problems. Therefore, it is closely related to physical therapy. Since athletes can experience certain issues that may be uncommon in the rest of the population, the doctors who specialize in this field have advanced knowledge of the body and issues that may arise from participating in various physical activities.

  • Credentials

    MD

    Awards

    Inpatient Ratings

    Overall Satisfaction

    (3.5/5)

    Procedural Skills

    (4.0/5)

    Explanation of Diagnosis

    (4.5/5)

    Trust in Provider

    (4.0/5)

    Patient reviews of Alex DeCastro

    phi568
    Reviewer
    06-16-2020

    Services Used: Inpatient

    30-days after the injection the pain in my right knee was completely gone and I returned to regularly playing golf. A Very Thank you to Alex DeCastro

    • Date Visited 04-2020
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider
    • Procedural Skills

    Recommended: Yes

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    FAQs about Alex De Castro

    Alex DeCastro generally accepts new patients.

    Alex DeCastro has not indicated on the profile that their office offers tele-health visits. You can call their office to find out more about telehealth visits.

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    The top specialties of Alex DeCastro include Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

    You can make payment via cash, credit card or debit card.

    The office is located at 9228 Medical Plaza Dr in Charleston, SC.

    Alex DeCastro accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

    Alex DeCastro has 1 reviews and overall rating is 3.5. You can read all reviews of Alex DeCastro here on their profile.

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