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Dr. Jorge W Castro MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(16)
2200 Lakeshore Drive Grayson & Associates Birmingham AL, 35209
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4/5

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Dr. Jorge Castro is a psychiatrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Castro is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Castro diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Castro may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Castro treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1990

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

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Dr. Jorge W Castro MD's Practice location

Jorge Castro, MD

2200 Lakeshore Drive Grayson & Associates -
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Patient Experience with Dr. Castro


4.0

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Dr. Jorge W Castro MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl

1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233

Head northeast on Lakeshore Drive (SR 149) 1472 ft
Take the ramp on the right 365 ft
Merge left onto Montgomery Highway (US 31) 1991 ft
Continue straight onto Independence Drive (US 31) 4375 ft
Continue straight onto Red Mountain Expressway (US 31) 1.2 mi
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue South 85 ft
Turn left onto 23rd Street South 2261 ft
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Turn right onto 18th Street South 153 ft
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ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAMl

810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35205

Head northeast on Lakeshore Drive (SR 149) 1472 ft
Take the ramp on the right 365 ft
Merge left onto Montgomery Highway (US 31) 1991 ft
Continue straight onto Independence Drive (US 31) 4375 ft
Continue straight onto Red Mountain Expressway (US 31) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards University Boulevard 1007 ft
Turn left onto University Boulevard (SR 149) 411 ft
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BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl

2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209

Head northeast on Lakeshore Drive (SR 149) 959 ft
Take the ramp on the right 444 ft
Merge left onto Montgomery Highway (US 31) 552 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1193 ft
Turn left onto Medical Center Drive 345 ft
Continue straight onto Brookwood Medical Center Drive 717 ft
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