Neurology
Neurologist Dr. Maria DeCastro explains everything patients need to know about vestibular neuritis, including how to find relief from dizziness and nausea.
About Maria DeCastro, DO
Dr. DeCastro was born in Ohio and grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. After completing her medical training in 1998, she worked as a locum tenens neurologist, traveling around the country filling in temporarily for other neurologists. Because of her travels, she has been exposed to different practice settings, from military hospital, university medical centers, HMO’s to rural clinics and everything in between. She has learned from various colleagues and developed experience with common and unusual neurological problems that were unique to the various areas. She married in 2014 to her high school sweetheart. She settled in Tampa, Florida with her husband to be closer to family. In her spare time, she likes going to the movies and Lightning games with her husband, as well as taking walks with their two dogs.
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Adult Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Added Qualification
Clinical Neurophysiology
United Council for Neurological Subspecialties
Headache Medicine
Adult Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Added Qualification
Clinical Neurophysiology
United Council for Neurological Subspecialties
Headache Medicine
Medical Education
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship/Residency
Mt. Clemens Hospital
Mt. Clemens, MI
Osteopathic Internship
Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL
Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
Neurology
Fellowships
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
Electrophysiology
Special Interests
General Neurology
Headache Medicine & Epilepsy
Botox Treatment for Migraines
Occipital Nerve Blocks for Headaches
EMG Testing (Electromyography)
EEG Testing (Electroencephalography)
Professional Associations
Member of American Academy of Neurology
Member of American Headache Society
Member of American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
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Neurologist Dr. Maria DeCastro shares 5 effective tips to reduce migraine pain, stop an attack, and reduce the risk of future migraines.
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Struggling with peripheral neuropathy pain? Dr. Maria DeCastro explains your treatment options—and how some cases of neuropathy can be reversed.
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Wondering when to see a neurologist? Dr. Maria DeCastro explains when patients should see a doctor for headaches, dizziness, neuropathy, and more.
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