Dr. Luis Fernandez De Castro

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Plantation, FL
(954) 741-5555
Accepts Medicare

Location

850 S Pine Island Road, Suite A100
Plantation, FL 33324
Open · Closes 5:00 PMEDT

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Transplantation
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eye
Ocular Allergies
Diabetic Eye Disease
Pterygium Excision
Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
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About Me

Dr. Luis Fernandez de Castro is a cornea specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. He provides a full spectrum of medical and surgical eye care, with particular expertise in conditions of the cornea and anterior segment. His practice focuses on cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and the management of complex corneal diseases.

Dr. Fernandez de Castro treats a wide range of ocular conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, ocular allergies, and corneal infections. He also manages eye complications from systemic diseases such as diabetes. He is skilled in advanced surgical techniques such as micro-incisional cataract surgery with premium lens implants, pterygium excision, and endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), a specialized corneal transplant procedure that promotes faster healing.

Committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Fernandez de Castro builds lasting relationships with his patients and prioritizes clear communication and excellent clinical outcomes. He stays at the forefront of his field through ongoing research and active participation in major ophthalmic societies.

Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute

    Cornea and External Disease

    2013

    Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina

    Fellowship
  • Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute

    Department of Ophthalmology

    2012

    Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Rotating Internship

    2009

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • Doctor of Medicine

    1996

    Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Program Director's Award

    2011

    Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina

  • Award for Exceptional Instruction to Resident Teaching

    2007

    Medical University of South Carolina

  • Best Paper of Session

    2007

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • Award Winning Video

    2007

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

  • Best Paper of Session

    2006

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME116570