Rick Castillo | 612-625-3904 | [email protected]
For all clinical appointments, call 612-365-5000.
My clinical interest lies in the management of end-stage heart and lung failure. As one of the adult cardiac surgeons here at the University of Minnesota, I perform general cardiac surgery operations, including coronary artery bypass grafting, root and ascending aortic repair, and valve repair and replacement. A significant portion of my practice is dedicated to the surgical management of patients with advanced heart and lung failure. This includes heart transplantation, lung transplantation, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, and temporary mechanical circulatory support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
MD, Duke University
BA, Pomona College
My research program is dedicated to the improvement of the quality and safety of surgical care as it pertains to patients with end-stage heart and lung disease. The main goals that guide my work are to decrease practice variation and engage patients in the promotion of high quality surgical care for patients with heart and lung disease.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery board certified
AOA Award - James B.D. Palmer GSK Memorial Scholarship Fund Award
Feagin Leadership Scholar
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
Surgical revascularization (coronary artery bypass grafting), valvular heart disease, heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices (LVAD), mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal circulation (ECMO), aortic root repair and aortic reconstruction, and chronic pulmonary embolism (CTEPH).