Isabel C. Castro

Isabel C. Castro, DO, serves as Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School and faculty physician at UMass Memorial Medical Center, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Board certified in both Hospice/Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine, she maintains active clinical practice across two Worcester campuses: University Campus (55 Lake Avenue North) and Memorial Campus (119 Belmont Street).

Her professional journey includes:

• Medical Degree: College of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Science, Des Moines, IA (2006)
• Internal Medicine Residency: St. Vincent Hospital
• Hospice/Palliative Medicine Fellowships: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Oregon Health and Sciences University

Dr. Castro's clinical focus centers on cancer pain management and humanistic patient communication, emphasizing ethical care frameworks for serious illness. Her work integrates medical humanities principles to enhance end-of-life experiences, with particular attention to cross-cultural communication in bilingual (English/Spanish) settings. These interests directly inform her medical education responsibilities at the academic medical center.