Urgent Care
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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
Professional Associations
Member of American Academy of Neurology
Member of American Headache Society
Member of American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Brandon 1721 Brandon Main Street Brandon, Florida 33511 Suite A
Zephyrhills 36763 Eiland Blvd. Zephyrhills, Florida 33542 Suite 201
Florida Medical Clinic participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan. This list is subject to change and is not all-inclusive.
AdventHealth Network
Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare HMO
- Aetna Medicare PPO
- Aetna PPO
AvMed
- AvMed HMO
- AvMed PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue
- BC Advantage 65
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS Medicare HMO
- BCBS Medicare PPO
- BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select)
Bright Healthcare
Bright Healthcare Medicare HMO
Bright Healthcare Medicare PPO
Bywater
Cigna (Includes Great West)
- Baycare Exclusive Network
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
Coventry
- Coventry HMO
- Coventry Medicare HMO
- Coventry Medicare PPO
- Coventry PPO
Evolution (AMPS)
Evolutions
Humana
- Humana HMO
- Humana Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare PPO (Includes Choice PPO/PFFS)
- Humana PPO
Medicare
Multiplan (Includes Multiplan, Beechstreet/ PHCS)
Oscar
Railroad Medicare
Simply
- Simply Medicaid
- Simply Medicare Advantage Plan-HMO
Sunshine
- Allwell by Sunshine (Medicare HMO)
- Sunshine Medicaid HMO
Tricare
- Tricare East
- Tricare East HMO (Prime)
United Health Care
- United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- United Healthcare Dual Complete HMO
- United Healthcare Dual Complete PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare PPO
WellMed
- Wellmed- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
Family Medicine
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Neurology
Wondering when to see a neurologist? Dr. Maria DeCastro explains when patients should see a doctor for headaches, dizziness, neuropathy, and more.
Optometry
Need help finding an eye doc? Dr. Chelsey Shepos explains the differences between optometrists and ophthalmologists, and how patients can find who is right for them.
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Cody explains symptoms of silent acid reflux—and treatment options to help you find relief.
Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Spine
Is a knee replacement in your future? Dr. Raterman covers a timeline of what patients can expect during recovery—and tips for making the process easier!
Dermatology
Retinol, a type of vitamin A, is a powerful way to smooth fine lines, treat acne and psoriasis, and even out your skin tone. Dr. Esperanza explains how.
Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Spine
Surgery is an effective way to treat a torn meniscus. What can patients expect before, during, and after the procedure? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Domby explains.
Dermatology
Concerned about hair loss? Learn about your treatment options for androgenic alopecia, which can affect patients of almost any age.
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