Professional History

Board Certification

• Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology
  
• Anesthesiology, Pediatric - American Board of Anesthesiology
  

Medical Education

• MD - University of Minnesota Medical School
  Minneapolis, MN
  2004
  

Residency/Fellowship

• Residency - University of Minnesota Department Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  Minneapolis, MN
  
• Fellowship - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
  Chicago, IL
  

Contact Information

Primary Location:

Pediatric Anesthesia
2525 Chicago Ave S Ste 32-2613
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612)813-6273

Personal Biography

Chandra Castro, MD, is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children's Minnesota. She attended medical school at the University of Minnesota and subsequently completed a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Following completion of her fellowship, she worked for four years as an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Anesthesiology providing pediatric anesthesia care to a broad spectrum of patients. Additionally, she was involved with various leadership roles in the perioperative area and participated in simulation training for other trainees and staff. Dr. Castro's areas of interest include: Pediatric cardiovascular anesthesia care, pediatric regional anesthesia, neonatal anesthesia, neurotoxicity and the effects of anesthetics on the developing brain and the general care of all pediatric patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia. Outside of the hospital, she loves spending time with her husband and children.