Familia y Salud,
Closing Health Gaps
Meet Dr. Castro, Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
Services
Weight Management
Food Counseling
Women's Health
Chronic Conditions
Dr. Sylvia M. Castro
Physician • Advocate • Writer
Welcome! Dr. Sylvia Castro, a family medicine physician originally from Los Angeles, CA, now resides in Modesto, CA. After earning her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, she discovered her true calling: to serve and uplift underserved communities. Modesto and the surrounding area has become her dedicated focus, where she strives to make a meaningful impact by offering medical care to both English and Spanish-speaking communities.
As a family medicine practitioner, Dr. Castro is committed to ensuring her patients fully understand their health journeys. Bridging the gap between medical knowledge and empathetic communication is central to her practice philosophy.
Education & Training
• Valley Consortium for Medical Education – Modesto, CA
Residency Program
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – North Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine
• University of California, San Diego – La Jolla, CA
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
• University of San Diego – San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
