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Dr. Elsa Castro, MD

Dr. Elsa Castro, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Elsa Castro, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Brick, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1623 Route 88 Ste A Brick, NJ 08724

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Castro specializes in the areas of Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Castro's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castro

4.4
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
82%
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3 star
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2 star
9%
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1 star
9%
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Five stars is not enough. Dr Castro is the most caring, knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding physician I have ever met. She has taken care of my son for 20 years and is always there for us when we need her. I trust her decisions and sleep easier at night after she sees him. I would trust no one else with my son's medical issue. She truly is one of a kind and cares for her patients as if they were her own children. Her office staff is wonderful, caring and accommodating. You will not a find a better Pediatric Cardiologist!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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AC – Jan 18, 2022
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Dr. Elsa Castro was my pediatric cardiologist until a few years ago. She was an intern the day of my first major surgical procedure & we later found her in our path and realized we couldn't let her go. We followed her everywhere. My name is Karina G & I can tell you that she's the main reason why I am pursuing pediatric cardiology. The level of comfort that she was not only providing for my parents but also for me as a child, is unheard of. Usually the parents speak out about how wonderful she is but ill give you a review from a patient's perspective. I'm 24 now & she practically had to force me out of her office because she could no longer be my primary cardiologist. I owe her the world. She's given me the beautiful liberty to live with such ease and tranquility. My condition is significant, but its also been so well managed by Dr. Castro; I feel unstoppable. She taught me many things about my condition but also about my life. She's the pediatric cardiologist your child deserves.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karina Gonzalez – Nov 12, 2019
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Dr Castro is amazing. She saw my son Cameron at the age of two days old due to VSD. She means the world to us, she treats us like we are family. I truly truly believe in her and how amazing her staff is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Corey Souza in NJ – Aug 21, 2018
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Brought my teenaged daughter in to see Dr Castro and we both loved LOVED her. She's got a great personality that puts you at ease. She does an awesome job of explaining the diagnosis in simple laymen's terms that the average human being can understand, and her followup and willingness to help is a huge plus. Wish we could stick with her but unfortunately she does not specialize in my daughters diagnosis. Very cool woman....Wish I could invite her home for dinner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Laura in Middletown, NJ – Jul 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elsa Castro, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Brick, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF SUPERIOR STUDIES OF MONTERREY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IGNACIO A SANTOSA in 1989. She...read more
  • Pediatric Cardiology

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Technology Institute Of Superior Studies Of Monterrey / School Of Medicine Ignacio A Santosa

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Alpert Zales and Castro Pediatric Cardiology PA1623 Route 88 Ste A Brick, NJ 08724
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz
    Red Bank, NJ 07701
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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