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Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, FL.

About

Dr. Fernandez De Castro graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1996 and completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Fernandez De Castro currently practices at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute and are affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital. Dr. Fernandez De Castro has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Keratitis and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernandez De Castro received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Fernandez De Castro's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fernandez De Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fernandez De Castro accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Keratitis
Glaucoma
Floaters
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Keratitis
Glaucoma
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Radial Keratotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
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  • Tricare
  • Superior Health Plan
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Imagine Health

Locations

  1. 1 Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute
    850 S Pine Island Rd # A100, Plantation, FL 33324
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez De Castro
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
May 10, 2024
I am delighted to share my positive experience with Dr. Fernández De Castro who recently performed cataract surgery on both eyes. Dr. Fernández De Castro demonstrated exceptional professionalism and experience throughout the entire process, as well as great side manner.
— May 10, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
    1996
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Fernandez De Castro frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Keratitis and Glaucoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro, MD is affiliated with Coral Gables Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coral Gables Hospital

    3100 S Douglas Rd, Coral Gables, FL