Dr. Rodolfo Castillo Calderón: An Experienced Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Castillo’s Qualifications

Dr. Castillo was born in Mexico City and completed his primary education there. He studied medicine at La Salle University in Mexico City before completing a three-year study in general surgery at Mexico’s General Hospital. He spent an additional three years at the General Hospital to study plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Castillo is an active member of several nationally and internationally recognized medical associations.

As part of his surgical training, Dr. Castillo was added to a rotation at the Hospital Das Clinicas in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He also performed numerous campaigns for cleft lip and palate surgery throughout Mexico.

Medical Associations

Dr. Castillo is an active member of several nationally and internationally recognized medical associations, including:

• Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
• Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Association of Baja, California
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Ibero Latin-American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP)
• Baja California College of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgeon Requirements in Mexico

To become a plastic surgeon in Mexico, one must complete six to seven years of medical school. Graduates must then study general surgery for another two to four years. Following this training, doctors must complete another three years of training in plastic surgery to obtain the title of plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. To maintain the title and certification, surgeons must apply for renewal every five years.

Our Team

Dr. Carlo Pedroza Mendez

Dr. Carlo Pedroza is our Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist who works as a team with Dr. Castillo when patients need one of the following procedures facelifts, eye lifts, rhinoplasty, chin and cheek implants, and neck or chin liposuction.

He was born in Mexico City, currently living in Tijuana. He studied General Medicine at "Universidad Autónoma de Baja California". He courses three years of Otolaryngology at the "Centro médico Nacional de Occidente del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)" Hospital in Guadalajara, México. He is certified by the Mexican Board of Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He actually exerts private practice, he is part of the Otolaryngology unit staff at the "Clínica 20 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social" Hospital.

Learn More about Our Team

If you are considering plastic surgery, it is incredibly important to trust your care to a practice that can ensure your safety and provide results that meet your goals. Dr. Castillo is a skilled plastic surgeon who performs all procedures at an accredited hospital with the most advanced technology available. He is supported by a team with the education, experience, and credentials necessary to make certain your experience is as beneficial as possible. To schedule a consultation and learn for yourself why so many trust their care to Dr. Castillo, please contact our office online today or call (619) 955-6866 from US or 664-634-7490 from Mexico.