About
I specialize in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction surgery. That includes fracture fixation, sports-related injures involving the ankle and Achilles tendon, reconstruction for problems associated with flat foot or other deformities, as well as procedures like bunion surgery.
About Dr. Michael Castro, Foot and Ankle Surgeon
I like the variety of cases in foot and ankle. My undergraduate studies focused on exercise physiology and biomechanics. When I completed my orthopedics rotation during residency training, I saw that foot and ankle surgery combined orthopedics and biomechanics in a way that fascinated me. There are 26 bones and 33 joints in the foot and ankle, and this complex structure makes it possible for us to carry our body around in our day-to-day lives. I view the foot and ankle as a “perfect machine” that is taken for granted. When it breaks down, the effects can be profound.
I have spent time teaching resident physicians and fellows, and my approach is to have the resident or fellow first understand the problem, then imagine where you would need to be for a solution, and finally, figure out how to get there.
I’m affiliated with the AO, an international organization focused on promoting research and development in orthopedics. I worked with a team of international experts to develop implants to treat complex foot and ankle problems.
Dr. Castro’s Practice Philosophy
My focus is on educating the patient, because the more the patient understands the problem and the rationale behind the treatment options, the better the outcomes tend to be.
But the cornerstone of my approach is something I remind myself before I enter each exam room: “Be present for this person, and do your best.”
It’s my obligation as a physician to treat the patient as though they’re the only person I’m seeing. They are sick, or they have a problem, and they’re showing up because they need help. It’s your duty to try to provide what they need if you can. Sitting down and getting to know each of my patients has been very gratifying.
Dr. Castro’s Outside Interests
Dr. Castro enjoys spending time outside, and he also loves cooking with his wife at home. He likes to travel, especially to Italy, and he also likes to spend time with his two adult children when possible.
Specialties
Conditions We Treat
- Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
- Ankle and Foot Fracture
- Sports-Related Injuries of the Foot & Ankle
- Deformity of the Foot, Ankle, and Toes
Specialties
Common Treatments
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Foot & Ankle
- Bunion Correction
- Achilles Repair
- Ankle Replacement
- Ankle Fusion
Locations
My Team
My Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient.
Additional Information About Dr. Michael Castro
Education & Memberships
Education
Fellowships
- Orthopedic Foot and Ankle
Portland Foot and Ankle Center — South Portland, ME - AO/ASIF — Bellinzona, Switzerland
Residency
Michigan State University | Mount Clemens General Hospital — Mount Clemens, MI
Medical School
University of North Texas — Denton, TX
Undergraduate Studies
Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Memberships
Publications
- Castro MD, Ankle Fractures, Pearls: AO Trauma Foot & Ankle Symposium, Sydney September 2011
- Castro MD, The cavus foot: AO Trauma Foot & Ankle Symposium, Sydney September 2011
- Castro MD, Management of calcaneal fracture malunion: AO Trauma Foot & Ankle Symposium, Sydney September 2011
- Castro MD, Osteotomies of the calcaneus: AO Trauma Europe: Masters foot & ankle workshop, Lucerne April 2011
- Castro MD, Corrective osteotomies of the hindfoot: AO Trauma Foot & Ankle Symposium, Stockholm September 2010
- Castro MD, The agility total ankle: current concepts update. Sem Arthroplasty 21(4):267-74 2010.
- Chimera N, MD Castro, K Manal. Function and strength following gastrocnemius recession in subjects with isolated gastrocnemius contracture. Med Sci Sports Ex. 41(5):293, May 2009.
- Castro, MD, JP Maurer. Fractures of the ankle. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 4:59-74 AAOS, Chicago 2009
- Brey J, MD Castro. Salvage of late effects of compartment syndrome in the leg and foot. Foot & Ankle Clinics, 13(4):767-772 December 2008
- Bowers AJ, MD Castro, The Mechanics Behind the Image: Foot and Ankle Pathology Associated with Gastrocnemius Contracture. Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology 2007 11(1):83-90
- Castro, MD, Insufficiency Fractures After Total Ankle Replacement. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery. 6(1):15-21, March 2007
- Castro MD. Gastrocnemius recession: Technique and applications. AOFAS Specialty Day, San Diego 2007.
- Castro MD, The effects of equines, Jefferson University Hospital Musculoskeletal Imaging Symposium. Philadelphia, June 2006
- Castro MD. The effects of equines, University of Pennsylvania: Lower Extremity Update. Philadelphia, May 2006
- Castro, MD, Arthrodesis of the navicular. Foot Ankle Clin 2004; 9(1):73-83
- Castro, MD, J Chris Coetzee; Single and double arthrodesis for Grade III PTTI. Op tech ortho 2(4):232-236, December 2003
- Coetzee, JC, MD Castro; Accurate measurement of ankle range of motion after total ankle arthroplasty. CORR 2004 424:27-31
- Coetzee JC, MD Castro, The indications and biomechanical rationale for various hindfoot procedures in the treatment of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction. Foot Ankle Clin. 2003 Sep;8(3):453-9.
- Castro, MD; Perspectives on biomechanics related to total ankle replacement. Foot Ankle Clin 2002; 7(4)679-693
- Castro, MD; Ankle Arthrodesis vs. Ankle Replacement 31st Annual Hennepin Country Medical Center Orthopaedic & Trauma Seminar Minneapolis 2001
- Castro, MD; Operative Treatment of Grade II Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 2001
- Castro, MD; Total Ankle Replacement: Pre-operative considerations Orthopaedic Learning Center, Rosemont 2001
- Castro, MD and Klaue, K; Revisiting an alternative technique for first MTP joint arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Int. 22:687-688, 2001.
- Castro, MD; Ankle Pain – When it’s not a sprain Minnesota Spring Training, Bloomington 2001
- Castro, MD; Surgical Treatment of Lateral Ankle Instability Minnesota Sports Medicine Spring Training, Bloomington 2001
- Castro, MD; Ankle and Subtalar Instability Minnesota Sports Medicine Spring Training, Bloomington 2001
- Castro, MD; Operative Treatment of Osteochondral Fractures of the Talus ACOS Boston 2000
- Castro, MD and GC Pomeroy; Lateral wall talus fracture nonunion: An etiology of persistent pain after lateral ankle sprain. AAOS 1999.
- Castro, MD and GC Pomeroy; Arthrodesis for degenerative disease of the hallux metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. Op Tech Ortho., 9(1): 1-7, 1999.
- Castro, MD and GC Pomeroy; Traumatic injuries to the midfoot and forefoot. Wilkins, pp. 113-132, 1998
- Castro, MD and RB Irwin; Aneurysmal bone cyst of the patella. Am J Ortho. 1996; 25(10):717-719
- Maddox, DM and MD Castro; Meniscal repair. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 1996
- Castro, MD; Complications in THA in the Community Hospital Setting: A 5 year Review. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 1995
- Castro, MD; Leischmaniasis in a returning gulf war vet. Michigan Academy of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons, 1992
- Castro, MD and SA Rasmussen; LDH isozymes in response to endurance and sprint training. Arizona Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Symposium, 1985
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