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Dr. Michael Castine, MD

Dr. Michael Castine, MD

Medical Oncology*

Dr. Michael Castine, MD is a medical oncologist in Alexandria, LA. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Locations

Hematology Oncology Clinic at Rapides

Hematology Oncology Clinic at Rapides605 Medical Center Dr Ste B Alexandria, LA 71301
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Castine is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Castine specializes in the areas of Hematology, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Castine's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castine

3.6

30 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott Pavur – Nov 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dana Nugent – Jul 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disgusted – May 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mel – Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tammy Strickland – Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Frank Ragsdale – Sep 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Greenwell Springs, LA – Feb 24, 2017
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About Me

biography

A New Orleans native, Dr. Castine moved to Baton Rouge in 1999. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and post-graduate training from...read more
  • Medical Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Internship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St
    Alexandria, LA 71301
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

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