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Dr. Maria Castillo, MD

Dr. Maria Castillo, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Maria Castillo, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Locations

Maria L Castillo MD

Drs2c Inc7930 Frost St Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92123
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New Patient?
(442) 274-0566

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  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Castillo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castillo

2.7
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
47%
47%

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I usually had to call the office about 10 times in one day before i would give up. It would take me days to get a hold of anyone. This was extremely frustrating. To think that they help pregnant people is alarming, poor women probably cant get a hold of any help due to the poor service. The doctor herself is fine, but the service is a 0 out of 10. I've been in the office while the women in the front ignore calls because they are 'too busy' but they are just chatting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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M – Jan 14, 2025
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I have been seeing Dr. Castillo for many years and have never really cared for her. I didn't bother changing Dr's because I didn't have the need to go to her for much other than an annual pap or a bad yeast infection. However, now that I am pregnant... I will be changing. I went to my first appointment after finding out that I am pregnant and she was nothing but rude. She was negative about my age and mentioned to me that I could still miscarry. In addition, she inquired about a previous pregnancy I had at 19.. stating it's uncommon for a 19 year old to miscarry.. Really?? She did not ask if I had any questions.. which I did and the appointment felt rushed. I only got 1 picture of my baby and didn't even get to hear the heartbeat and she failed to explain anything on the ultrasound. She should not be practicing!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 14, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Castillo for a year and a half. Recently, before a pap and biopsy she advised that if results were abnormal, she would like to refer me out to a specialist. She told me to call for the results in two weeks. When I called about my results, the office staff advised me that the day the doctor told me to call was a day she was out. they then let me know that the doctor was not returning my calls because she was unsure what to recommend! Office staff briefly reviewed my results over the phone....typically, doctors call you in to discuss more serious results....this left me feeling stressed with little answers. I went to the office the following day to obtain all of my medical records. Office staff called her, because she was not there (that's two days) she asked that I come in the following day for a PROCEDURE! Without EVER reviewing my results with me. Every day that week I called to speak with her about my results. It is 8 days later and she NEVER returned my calls.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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Lost lab results for 8 months and did not respond when called to ask about them. Then did not provide sufficient information once lab results were provided.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego, CA – Nov 08, 2016
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Very pretty clean office, friendly staff, running on time, doctor made me feel very comfortable
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jill P. in Poway, CA – Feb 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Maria Castillo, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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  • Persian

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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