Dr. James Walter Castillo MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2101 Pease St Harlingen TX, 78550About
Dr. James Castillo is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Harlingen, TX. Dr. Castillo provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Castillo works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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