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Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD

Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nelson Castillo, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 395 Atlanta, GA 30342

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Castillo specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Castillo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castillo

4.9
30 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Couldn’t be happier
I wanted my augmentation for years but wanted to find the right dr. I’m so happy I waited until I found Dr.Castillo! He truly does amazing work and I am so happy with my results. They are better than expected and I have never felt more confident. He takes wonderful care of his patients and I felt so comfortable every time I’ve been to his office
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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Sabrina – Nov 27, 2024
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Dr. Castillo is an incredible surgeon. It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and my results are AMAZING! He adjusted his schedule to fit me in the same week, and has been extremely kind and patient with me for the entire process, thoroughly explaining the procedure and associated risks (despite me being 30 minutes late to my appointment) and has continued to check in regularly post op. I would recommend him to all my family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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KA – Nov 08, 2022
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Incredible Doctor, Wonderful Experience
I had surgery in early October. It has now been 4 weeks and my results are fantastic! Life-changing, really. Dr. Castillo has been so patient and kind to me throughout the entire procedure. He never rushed me or tried to sell me on additional procedures. He took his time explaining the procedure and associated risks, despite me being 30 minutes late to my appointment! Don't hesitate to get your surgery done by him - I feel so lucky to be his patient and will be coming back to him if I ever need any future procedures.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 08, 2022
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Answered questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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T – Oct 10, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Castillo... I am SO thankful God pointed me in the right direction and put Dr. Castillo in my life. He calmed me , answered every question (no matter how weird it may have been) and really made me feel like I could trust him 100%. He exudes confidence and intelligence. Getting my breast surgery was BY FAR the best thing i've ever done. Dr. Castillo single handedly made me more confident that I ever thought possible. I would recommend him 1 million times over again. I cannot stress enough how amazing he is and how easy the process was, not to mention the RESULTS <33333 . I would recommend to anyone and everyone I know. 10/10.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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MRV – Jan 05, 2021
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I would consider Dr. Nelson Castillo, a high-quality plastic surgeon, and my care at Nelson Plastics has been exceptional. Dr. Castillo has a clean and inviting facility. Dr. Castillo has communicated with me throughout the entire process. He addresses concerns, answers questions, makes you feel at ease. His technical expertise and attention to detail are superb. I would recommend him to others!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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TAWAKALITU ALADE – Aug 15, 2020
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Dr. Castillo is the BEST of the BEST. His attention to detail is impeccable and he also has a great personality. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I'm so glad I found him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jen – Jan 30, 2020
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Dr. Castillo is one of the most outstanding doctors in the entire country. I've been to a lot of them, including 8 other plastic surgeons before I found Dr. Castillo. I knew within 5 minutes of meeting him that he was the right person to do my surgery. I'm glad I followed my gut instinct because choosing him was the best decision I could have ever made. My results are flawless, and he made the experience wonderful from start to finish. Not only did he call me the night before the procedure to see if I had any questions, but he also followed up with me every day for the rest of the week to make sure I was ok and healing properly. Do yourself a favor and go see him. There is no one better out there.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2019
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My experience with Dr.Castillo has been awesome! I have had fillers done with him on multiple occasions. He is very thorough and detailed in his approach which I love because I am very particular about my face. He has a pleasant bedside manner and does a great job with following up with you post procedure. I appreciate the personalized attention and care he gives to his patients. I can tell he’s actually listening to my concerns and gives feedback according to what is best. I am pleased and will be back!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Tee – Nov 27, 2019
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I’m so thankful to have found Dr. Castillo. I’ve been coming to him over a year for Botox, and he always exceeds my expectations. I’ve lived in a lot of cities, including LA, and I’ve never had results like I get from him. And he will tell you, I’m extremely particular! I decided it was time for some fillers, so I came to him to have two areas treated. I thought I needed the area under my eyes done, but he told me that I didn’t need it, because the filler in my cheeks would give me the desired
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Megan in Atlanta , GA – Jul 23, 2018
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Dr. Castillo is a wonderful physician. He spent a lot of time with me and made sure to answer any questions I had regarding my procedures. I would recommend him to anyone, as he is very knowledgeable, doesn't recommend things if you don't need them, and has an amazing bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Oct 01, 2017
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I was fortunate to have found a plastic surgeon in addition to a great hand surgeon. I severed tendons, nerves and an artery and have healed exceptionally well with a very minimal scar. Having met individuals with similar injuries who did not heal as well I am very grateful to Dr. Castillo and the physical therapists. The physical therapists that I went were very complimentary of his work and they saw patients from many different doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Anne in Atlanta, GA – Jul 25, 2017
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Dr. Castillo and his team are fabulous! I was a little nervous since this was my first time getting Botox and Dr. Castillo instantly put me at ease. He was very detailed and answered all my questions before we began. I am not sure if Botox is uncomfortable or painful because that is not at all what I experienced. I didn't even have any red marks afterwards! The results- also fabulous! I highly recommend this practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Maria V in Atlanta, GA – Apr 14, 2017
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When I first met with Dr. Castillo, he patiently explained via x-rays on an iPad what happened to my wrist, what needed to be done to repair it, and what to expect following the surgery. I never felt rushed and I left feeling confident that I was going to receive the best skill and care. (Lynne, his office manager, was extremely professional too.) From initial consultation to surgery to aftercare, I could not ask for better skill or care than Dr. Castillo and his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Donna in Atlanta, GA – Feb 06, 2017
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When I was injured (on a Friday), I called and left a message on Saturday am saying that I would be calling on Monday for the quickest appt. Saturday afternoon, he called me(!) Quick scheduling! He was considerate of my pain & the surgery was almost painless. He has called to check my condition several times. I'm now 8 weeks out and the injury (almost completely healed) & it looks practically new! He is very considerate, patient oriented and I recommend him highly!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Glenn in Marietta, GA – Jul 15, 2016
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Dr. Nelson Castillo spent approximately 3 hours in the exam room with me carefully explaining facial fillers, his recommendations, and my interest in undergoing a mommy makeover procedure in the near future. He and his front office staff Lynne made me feel welcome and important, acknowledging my concerns and giving me honest feedback. Dr. Castillo has a reputation to build and uphold and he understands the value in maintaining relationships with his patients. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Amber S. in Marietta, GA – Jun 11, 2016
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Dr. Castillo has preformed a few different proceedures for me; all of which produced a flawless result. Most recently I went in for a chemical peel. Dr. Castillo was thorough in explaining the process, the impact on the skin, and the nature of the overall experience. He really listened to all of my questions and took his time to explain every aspect of the process which made me feel very comfortable. The peel was not painful at all, and I could instantly feel improved firmness in my skin!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Amber in Atlanta, GA – Jun 02, 2016
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Dr. Castillo has been wonderful. He has amazing attention to detail and work ethic. He spends a lot of time making sure you are completely satisfied with the services he provides. He has always been available to answer questions, even when I emailed him during the weekends. He seems almost more excited to see the results of my surgery than me. I find this level of customer service to be very rare. Dr. Castillo is my only choice in medical care in his field. Keep up the good work Doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Jesse MC in Suwanee, GA – May 19, 2016
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Dr. Castillo iwa on call the night I fell and had a terrible laceration to my lip and finger.. He has a great bedside manner and explained everything thoroughly to my family and me each step of the way. I am so pleased with the results. Nine days out and it hardly looks like I had an injury at all. Lynn, his office manager was professional, kind and compassionate during my follow up appointments. They clearly loves what they and do it well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Guina Bixler in Atlanta, Georgia – Mar 20, 2016
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Dr. Castillo and his staff are such a pleasure. They make you feel so comfortable and Dr. Castillo takes time with you to ensure that you are well equiped to make an informed decicison about your plan of care. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need or are interested in Plastic Surgery medicine.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Crystal M. in Cumming, GA – Mar 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The mission of the Nelson Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is to work with our patients to develop an effective treatment plan with a board-certified, specialty-trained, plastic surgeon that exceeds each patient's expectations,...read more

biography

Dr. Nelson Castillo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training from Emory University, Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh.  Raised in East Cobb County, Dr. Castillo graduated Summa Cum Laude from...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 395 Atlanta, GA 30342
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Practice

Northside Hospital1000 Johnson Ferry Rd Atlanta, GA 30342
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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