Dr. Michael P Castro M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1329 Lusitana Street Suite 609 Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Michael Castro is an oncologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Castro specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Castro manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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