"Patients come first. It’s important to see the patient as a person. I want to know what’s going on and learn about your concerns. We formulate a unified plan together so we can work toward a common goal."
- Sonia M. Castillo, MD, FCCP
Sonia M. Castillo, MD, FCCP
Pulmonology
Practices in Lawrence, KS - 1 location
About Sonia M. Castillo, MD, FCCP
“I’ve never thought of anything else other than being a physician. Even as a little girl, playing with my dolls and I had a clinic I named ‘The Little Corner.’ I’ve always wanted to care for people.”
Dr. Sonia Castillo was born and raised in Nicaragua. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua before completing an internal medicine residency and a pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She pursued pulmonology during her residency after seeing the pulmonary and critical care program firsthand.
“The physicians in the pulmonary program are compassionate and treat patients as a whole. Seeing that modeled and evaluating patients holistically is what really attracted me to pulmonology.”
Dr. Castillo treats patients living with a variety of pulmonary diseases, from the most common such as emphysema, COPD and asthma to less frequent ones.
“I thrive with procedures, and I love explaining to patients what we’re walking into and what we’ll do with the results. I also love working with point of care ultrasound. With new technology, we can do those right at the bedside and show patients what you’re seeing.”
What should patients expect from Dr. Castillo? It’s important that they know she wants to meet them where they are.
“First appointments can be nerve-wracking, because you don’t know how it’s going to go. This is going to be a long-term relationship, and I genuinely care about my patients. I want to get to know you, your family and make sure you feel that you’ve been heard. I’m here to help and provide you the best care I can.”
Care I Provide
Education & Credentials
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine
The University of Kansas Medical Center.
Fellowship
Pulmonary/Critical Care
The University of Kansas Medical Center.
Board Certifications & Memberships
Board Certifications
ABIM Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine
ABIM Board Certification in Pulmonary Medicine
ABIM Board Certification in Internal Medicine
Other Educations
Medical Degree
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua.
Patient Reviews
Dr Castillo was polite and thoughtful. This was our first visit so she spent a lot of time asking questions and listening to me.
GREAT
Caring, knowledgeable, professional, asked important questions,was curious about my health and thus thought about next steps carefully.Established relationship easily. I am deeply appreciative of Dr Castillo 's care.
Warm and kind
First visit with Dr Castillo very smart and explained things very easy for me to understand.
I have a complicated medical history. Dr. Castillo had reviewed my ct images, my medical history, etc. And was prepared to discuss things with me with less than 24 hours notice. Dr. Castillo was great.
Excellent
This was my first appointment with Dr. Carillo which was a referral from my primary care doctor. Very good experience, from check-in through the end of our meeting.
This was my first visit with Dr Castillo. Dr Castillo was an excellent choice as she demonstrated a broad understanding of my medical history, listened to me, and suggested some changes to my care that she would share with my primary care doctor. It was a very beneficial experience with an experienced and dedicated and thoroughly delightful physician.
Good
Where I See Patients
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Lawrence Pulmonary Specialists
1130 W 4th St., Suite 3200, Lawrence, KS 66044
Closed • Opens Tomorrow at 8 AM