Elio C.
Castro Filho
MD, PhD, MSc

University of Iowa Physicians
Gastroenterologist
Languages
English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology
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Locations

Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Clinical expertise

Celiac disease
Colonoscopy
Fructose Intolerance
Gastroenterology
Gastroparesis
Heartburn, reflux, and GERD
Neurogastrointestinal (GI Motility)
Abdominal pain
Achalasia
Advanced polyp removal
Barrett's esophagus
Constipation
Diarrhea
Diverticular disease of the colon
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Esophageal disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal bleeding
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn)
Motility studies
Occult GI bleeding
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) tube placement
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About Elio C. Castro Filho

Good care starts with listening to the patient, understanding their concerns, and working together to find the best path forward.
- Elio C. Castro Filho

Training and Education

Certifications

Board Certification in Gastroenterology - Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology

Board Certification in Digestive Endoscopy - Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy

Memberships

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

American Gastroenterological Association

American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society

Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy

Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology

Brazilian Society of Digestive Motility and Neurogastroenterology

Degrees

MD, Medicine, Petropolis Medical School, Petropolis, Brazil

MSc, Medical Science, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

PhD, Medical Sciences, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil

Gastroenterology, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil

Fellowships

Gastrointestinal Motility and Functional Disorders, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo-SP, Brazil