Meet Dr. Castro

Formal Education

Loyola University , Chicago, Illinois, 1980-1983

John Carroll University , Cleveland , Ohio 1982

Case Western Reserve University Dental School,
Cleveland , Ohio 1983-1987

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry:
Dental specialty residency, 1987
Certification in Periodontics, 1989


State Dental Licensure

Successful completion of the Northeast Regional Board Exam

Ohio Dental Licensure September 1987 to present


Professional Organizations

American Academy of Periodontology

Ohio Periodontal Association

Cleveland Society of Periodontics

American Dental Association

Ohio Dental Association

Cleveland Dental Society


Professional Contributions

Served  advisory position to several implant and medical device companies.

Active lecturer on the latest Implant and Periodontal Procedures.

Involved in ongoing research and development of dental implants, surgical techniques, technology and dental devices.

Consistently recognized as a top Periodontist in local publications.

Past President, Cleveland Society of Periodontists

Past appointment to Case Western Reserve University’s Dental School Alumni Board of Directors

Past appointment to Case Western Reserve University’s Dental School as an Associate Clinical Professor


Personal Biography

Dr Castro is proud to serve the community he was born and raised in.   He is an avid runner and cyclist.   He enjoys working out, staying fit and healthy.   He likes to spend time with family and friends while pursuing many of his varied interest.

He and his wife Cindy are both native Clevelanders and are the proud parents of 3 sons, Jordan, Tyler and Brett.