Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro, MD is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, specializing in Integrative Medicine and Internal Medicine. He has contributed to medical research through clinical studies and peer-reviewed publications.

• Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, 1986
• Bachelor of Arts, Cal State U Northridge, 1982

Dr. Castro's research focuses on integrative medical care, blending conventional medicine with spiritual and holistic approaches. His work also includes diagnostic methodologies in gastroenterology and preoperative evaluations for vascular conditions.

Key trends in his publications include: (1) exploring the intersection of medicine and spirituality, (2) improving diagnostic accuracy in pancreatic diseases, and (3) optimizing preoperative protocols for abdominal aortic aneurysms. His contributions span peer-reviewed journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Gastroenterology.

Dr. Castro has led research projects at Loma Linda University, including Integrative Medical Care (1998-1999) and Internal Integrative Medical Care Study Phase 2 (2000), both completed successfully.