M. Regina Castro, M.D.

  1. Endocrinologist
  2. Lipidologist

Departments

  1. Head and Neck Cancer Center
  2. Endocrinology

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Diabetes mellitus
  2. Hyperthyroidism
  3. Hypothyroidism
  4. Thyroid cancer
  5. Thyroid disease
  6. Thyroid nodule
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer)
  • Lipid disorders
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 1999
    Fellow - Endocrinology and MetabolismMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 1996
    Resident - Internal MedicineAlbert Einstein Medical Center
  3. 1991
    Resident - Internal MedicineCentral University of Venezuela
  4. 1987
    MD - Graduated top 3% in class of 245 studentsCentral University of Venezuela

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    WRAP- Write up and Publish AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  2. 2010
    Career Development AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  3. 2010
    Write up and publish award (WRAP)Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2009
    Small Grants ProgramMayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. 2008
    CR AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 2005
    Small Grants Program AwardMayo Clinic
  7. 2005
    MIDAS AwardDiabetes Clinic Initiative
  8. 2005
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2004
    ENHANCE AwardMayo Foundation
  11. 2002
    Employee of the MonthStratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY
  12. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 1997
    Research GrantEndocrine Fellows Foundation
  14. 1996
    Resident Research Project. Honorable MentionAlbert Einstein Medical Center

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    Clinical Competency Committee - ChairEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2016
    Editorial Board MemberClinical Thyroidology for Patients, American Thyroid Association
  3. 2015 - 2016
    ChairPatient Education and Advocacy Committee, American Thyroid Association
  4. 2015 - 2019
    Chair, Patient Affairs and Education CommitteeAmerican Thyroid Association
  5. 2014 - 2018
    Board DirectorAmerican Thyroid Association
  6. 2014 - 2018
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Division of Endocrinology
  7. 2014 - 2018
    Board DirectorAmerican Thyroid Association
  8. 2014 - 2015
    Board LiaisonClinical Affairs Committee, American Thyroid Association
  9. 2011 - 2018
    Director and CoordinatorEndocrinology Rotation, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2011 - present
    Associate Program DirectorDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2011 - present
    Editorial Board MemberSelf Assessment Program (ASAP) Committee, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  12. 2010 - 2014
    MemberFellow's Education Committee, American Thyroid Association
  13. 2010
    ChairFellow's Track Sessions, American Thyroid Association
  14. 2009 - 2014
    President-electAmerican Thyroid Association
  15. 2009 - 2018
    MemberKnowledge Content Board
  16. 2009 - present
    Honorary MemberVenezuelan Society of Internal Medicine
  17. 2009 - present
    Section EditorTask Force on ASAP/EndoText, American College of Endocrinology
  18. 2008 - present
    Board MemberAskMayoExpert
  19. 2007 - 2008
    Academic CoordinatorEndocrine Grand Rounds, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2006 - 2009
    MemberWebsite Advisory Group, American Thyroid Association
  21. 2006 - present
    MemberNational Lipid Association
  22. 2005 - 2014
    Patient Advocacy Committee MemberAmerican Thyroid Association
  23. 2005 - 2014
    MemberPatient Education and Advocacy Committee, American Thyroid Association
  24. 2005 - 2008
    MemberFellowship Selection Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2004 - 2019
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2004 - 2008
    ChairDiabetes Clinic Initiative
  27. 2004 - 2008
    ChairDiabetes Clinic Improvement Project, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2004 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  29. 2003 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Endocrinology
  30. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Endocrinology
  31. 2002 - 2003
    Vice ChairResearch and Development Committee, Stratton VA Medical Center
  32. 2002 - 2003
    MemberPeer-Review Committee, Stratton VA Medical Center
  33. 2001 - 2003
    MemberResearch and Development Committee, Stratton VA Medical Center
  34. 2001 - 2003
    MemberDiabetes Self-Management Education Program, Stratton VA Medical Center
  35. 2001 - present
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  36. 2000 - 2001
    Question WriterEndocrinology and Metabolism Board, American Board of Internal Medicine
  37. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Diabetes Association
  38. 2000 - present
    MemberEndocrinology and Metabolism Board, American Board of Internal Medicine
  39. 1999 - present
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  40. 1998 - 1999
    MemberGoverning Council, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  41. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Thyroid Association
  42. 1997 - 1999
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  43. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  44. 1996 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  45. 1994 - 1995
    House Staff Steering Committee, Albert Einstein Medical Center
  46. 1993 - 2008
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  47. 1992 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  48. 1992 - 2009
    MemberVenezuelan Society of Internal Medicine