Dr. Ivan Castillo-Salazar

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Waco, TX
(254) 753-7007
Accepts Medicare

Location

7030 New Sanger Rd Ste 102
Waco, TX 76712

Areas of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Surgery
Medical Retina
Intraocular Hypertension
Optic Neuropathy
Sclerochoroidal Calcification
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About Me

Dr. Ivan G. Castillo is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina care. His motto, "Let's stamp out blindness," guides his approach to diagnosing and treating eye diseases through careful listening and advanced diagnostic tools. He focuses on achieving the best possible outcomes for conditions affecting the retina and vitreous.

Dr. Castillo completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Retina and Vitreous of Texas in Houston and engaged in glaucoma research at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists and is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association, and McLennan County Medical Society.

His commitment to patient care is recognized by Vitals awards, including the Patients’ Choice Award, On-Time Doctor Award, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition. Dr. Castillo has contributed to research on intraocular hypertension, glaucoma, optic neuropathy, and nystagmus, demonstrating expertise in complex retinal and neuro-ophthalmic disorders.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

    Retina and Vitreous of Texas

    Fellowship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

    Glaucoma Research

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Virginia Commonwealth University College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Internship

    Graduate Hospital

    Residency
  • Medical School

    Nueva Granada Military Hospital – School of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • On-Time Doctor Award

    2016

    Vitals

  • On-Time Doctor Award

    2014

    Vitals

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    2014

    Vitals

  • Patients’ Choice Award

    2013

    Vitals

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    2013

    Vitals

  • Patients’ Choice Award

    2012

    Vitals

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    2012

    Vitals

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    2011

    Vitals

Publications & Press

  • Topical WIN55212-2 Alleviates Intraocular Hypertension in Rats through a CB1 Receptor-Mediated Mechanism of Action.

    Ocul.Pharmacol.Ther.2008
  • Oncocytoma of the Lacrimal Gland. Case Report and Review of the L

    Orbit2006
  • Beta1-adrenergic Receptor Polymorphisms and Clinical Efficacy of Betaxolol Hydrochloride in Normal Volunteers.

    Ophthalmology2005
  • Metastatic Sclerochoroidal Calcification: Case Report.

    Vision Pan-America2005
  • Surgical Treatment of Trauma-induced Periodic Alternating Nystagmus.

    Ophthalmology2004

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
M7090