Dr Justine DeCastro is the owner and founder of Harborside Healthcare in Mt Pleasant SC, an independent medical practice offering primary care services directly to patients without involving insurance or any other third parties. A hybrid of on-site and virtual care is offered providing direct access and communication with your physician. Patients are seen by appointment only at 246 Mathis Ferry Road Mt Pleasant, SC.
As a primary care physician, she believes it’s vital to know the healthcare culture and landscape of where you practice. Dr. DeCastro has forged close ties with other physicians and specialists in the community and will take the time to communicate with them to coordinate your care. The practice spans prevention, acute care & chronic disease management and centers around one’s mental, physical and spiritual health.
Dr DeCastro provides direct individualized care for patients using evidence-based guidelines. She offers a simple, flat, affordable membership fee without third party involvement. She provides personalized care with a clear focus on fostering a long term trusting relationship with patients.
Dr. DeCastro is from Charleston by way of the Charleston Naval Shipyard where her father was stationed during the final years of his naval career.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology, minor in Chemistry, magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. She completed medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia.
She was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship with the United States Air Force (USAF) and served as a Captain and General Medical Officer at the 2nd Medical Group, Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana.
She returned to Charleston where she completed her Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr DeCastro serves as president elect of the Charleston County Medical Society where she enjoys connecting with other physicians outside of practice to promote physician wellness, advocacy, serve the community and mentor medical students and new physicians.
Dr. Justine DeCastro, a primary care physician in Mount Pleasant, conveyed how much she sees the value-based health care concept resonating with her patients. HealthLinks Charleston Nov/Dec 2022
Justine DeCastro, M.D. recalled how it was for her when life was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HealthLinks Charleston Jul/Aug 2021
There are 7.7 million new dementia diagnosis every year...Dr. Justine Decastro with East Cooper Medical Center joined us to provide the information you need to know about the disease. ABC News4 Charleston Feb 2017
Justine Decastro, MD says you should go once a year..it is still good to establish care with a primary care physician. Let us be your health care quarterback. ABC News4 Charleston Jul 2018
Dr Justine DeCastro, Family Medicine physician in Mount Pleasant, frequently talks with her patients about their children’s screen habits. Live 5 News Charleston Jul 2019
on FOX24 News Now. Dr. Justine DeCastro talks the importance of quality rest and what you can do to ensure you catch the right amount of Zs. FOX 24 Charleston Jul 2019
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public places.. it would be important to educate the public on having naloxone, also commonly known as Narcan, available in most homes. HealthLinks Charleston Mar/Apr 2024
246 Mathis Ferry Road, Ste 100 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, United States
843.900.6742 office@decastromd.com All visits by appointment only
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