Always super patient and understanding with my son that has special needs.
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Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Waco Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Waco Hillcrest

120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg II, Ste 101, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5mi Directions
Call 877.724.5437
Open
  • Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Clinic - Waco Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Clinic - Waco Hillcrest

120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg II, Ste 200, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5mi Directions
Call 877.724.5437
Open
  • Monday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Tuesday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Wednesday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Thursday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Friday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Saturday:8:00 am-12:00 pm

Biography


Dr. Abel Castro is a board-certified pediatrician with an interest in well child and developmental care.


Dr. Castro is a member of the International Christian Medical and Dental Association, the ...
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Ages Seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Language(s) Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
Medical School: MD, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras (1993)
Residency: Pediatrics, St Josephs Regional Medical Center (2009)
Residency: Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med Ctr (2009)
Education: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med Ctr (2009)
Fellowship: Pediatric Infectious Disease, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (2016)
Certifications
Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (108) for Abel Yovanni Castro-Amador, MD

Overall
4.8*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.5
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

 5.0 Jun 10, 2025 Always super patient and understanding with my son that has special needs.
5.0 May 31, 2025 Both of my boys see Dr. Castro, and from the first visit we all fell in love with his bedside ethic. He cares about our kids and the kids feel comfortable with him. Dr. Castro is also very inclusive with everyone involve in the children's care and the fact that he explains things in Spanish so my husband can feel included is just the best feeling ever. He has made our visits fun and full of memorable moments. He is definitely good as GOLD.
5.0 May 30, 2025 The doctor always treats us the best and my children feel confident with the 10 out of 10
5.0 May 30, 2025 He was so great with my baby.
5.0 May 29, 2025 Excellent attention from the doctor and staff, very friendly and very attentive, thank you for the attention provided!
5.0 May 29, 2025 Overall the best provider my children have been cared by. I personally enjoy the stability of seeing Dr Castro regularly he remembers my children's medical history and is patience with my fussy child. My child has developed a great relationship with the comfort and warmness the Dr provides. Dr Castro shows patience with me asking several questions, giving information for each. I do appreciate Dr Castro practices cleanliness in the clinic room as well as provides a welcoming atmosphere to each visit. I do recommend him to other parents looking to switch providers, having a Dr that shows attentive care is important.
5.0 May 15, 2025 Dr. Castro is very nice and caring
5.0 May 14, 2025 Dr Castro makes my kids feel so comfortable and safe. He remembers things about them and asks them questions to get them involved. We really appreciate him.
4.3 May 12, 2025 Excellent
5.0 May 3, 2025 Very nice an sweet actually talked to both me an my son.
5.0 Apr 25, 2025 He is the best doctor we have ever had, he listens to concerns, answers questions, and takes EXCELLENT care of my kids
5.0 Apr 11, 2025 Very caring ! He is the best !
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 We have been seeing Dr Castro since my babies were tiny. He is so good with them. He remembers the things they like and chats with them about their interests even though we only see him for well checks. On top of that he is very knowledgeable and thorough as a physician. We would recommend him to anyone!
4.3 Mar 19, 2025 Dr Castro is an amazing doctor to our baby girl. Front desk T is always polite and very nice.
5.0 Mar 8, 2025 He took time to listen to our concerns and gave us reassurance.
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 My daughter smiled the whole time. He is very attentive. He listens to all your concerns and explains everything. First pediatrician that didn't blow ne off with my concerns.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 My son had been with him since 3 months old.
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 My son and I like this provider since he is always very friendly and knows how to treat children. In addition, he always answers all my questions. My child is always very happy to see his doctor.
4.8 Feb 11, 2025 Great personality & full of energy. He was very attentive
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 God blessed
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 Amazing doctor
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 The Dr. is really nice and caring
5.0 Jan 25, 2025 Attentive, efficient, and friendly
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 The whole visit was done in the timely fashion less than 45 minutes. Which is excellent for me! The front office professional, nice and respectable.Everyone in the office had calm and approachable presence. Dr Castro ensures he's in tune with the patient and focus his engagement mainly on the patient. He is on top of the kids needs.
5.0 Jan 19, 2025 Excellent care.
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 He is amazing!
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Great, listens to all my concerns and gave me helpful information
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 He is very kind, patient and fun. Knowledgeable, very attentive and really cares.
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Dr Castro was phenomenal! He was so friendly and personable with my child and he was able to quickly and easily diagnose him appropriately. He also ran the appropriate tests that we needed to confirm his diagnosis.
4.8 Dec 19, 2024 Dr Castro is so kind and patient. He puts all of my children at ease. We feel like he truly cares for his patients. And he makes sure I understand all of the medical things.
4.8 Dec 19, 2024 He takes care of our 3 children. He is kind with kids and very professional. Each concern was addressed. He takes time for you.

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