After my daughter's first visit, I cried in his office while paying. My daughter suffered with intense elbow pain for about three years with a problem no one could diagnose. We went to every specialist under the sun, and all they could do was guess. She's a catcher and her throwing elbow was the issue. She worked with throwing specialists to evaluate her mechanics, saw orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, massage therapists, took anti-inflammatories, and had painful injections. Nothing was helping and we were sure her softball days were over. We decided to see one more orthopedic doctor who specializes in elbows. She met my daughter and evaluated her, and at the appointment said they could schedule a tennis elbow surgery, although she wasn't positive that's what it was. Surgery? On a 14-year-old? And, you're not sure? Uhh no. A physician friend recommended I take her for nerve testing at a neurologists office. We did. We met the most amazing neurologist (Dr. Romano) who said there was no way he was putting my daughter through that pain. He sat with us for an hour, brainstorming, thinking, and talking through it. This led us to the recommendation to see Dr. Castro for an evaluation. Dr. Romano said he had worked wonders with his son who is a pitcher.
From the moment we met Dr. Castro, we felt at ease. He was knowledgeable, and was able to break down my daughter's diagnosis for us in simple-to-understand terms (using a paint brush analogy!). From the first treatment she felt immense relief for the first time in years. We had an answer and a positive (surgery-free) prognosis.
He knew we were paying cash, but never took advantage of that by requiring her to come back indefinitely. He said he thought he'd need three or four visits and then she could just come back when needed. He was right on the money. Three visits and she was "fixed"! Now we just see him for a tune-up here and there.
The relief he gave my baby was something no other doctor or therapist could give her, and I will forever be grateful. Any parent knows how difficult it is to see your child in pain and not be able to offer her relief. Thank you Dr. Castro and sweet, sweet Nancy. read more