Marcela Castano de Zamacona, MD
Meet Marcela Castano de Zamacona, MD
Dr. Marcela Castano was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico and is a graduate of Universidad de Monterrey where she obtained her medical degree with Cum Laude distinction. She is fluent in English and Spanish is her native language. Her residency in Pediatrics was at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital formerly known as Miami Children’s Hospital. She graduated from residency with an award for Resident of the year by fellow residents and faculty in 2010.
Dr. Castano has been practicing pediatrics since she received her degree, and has special interest in newborn care and development. She enjoys watching her patients grow and achieve milestones. Being part of her patients’ life is an honor to her.
Dr. Castano is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is board certified. She resides in San Antonio, Tx with her husband and enjoys life with their three sons and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys baking,reading and has interest in outdoor activities.
Locations
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CHRISTUSGeneral Pediatric Clinic21727, IH-10 West, Suite 205, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78257HoursOpen
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Children's
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna US Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Blue Advantage
- BlueChoice TC
- Brookshire Bros
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Cigna
- Community First Health Plan
- Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare
- First Health
- Healthcare Highways, Inc.
- HealthSmart
- Humana Military TRICARE
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan Commercial
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Railroad Medicare
- Superior Health Plan
- TriWest
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
- USA Managed Care
Education & Certifications
Residency: Miami Children's Hospital
Medical Education: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (97)
We are very blessed to have Dr. Castano de Zamacona as our pediatrician she genuinely cares and treats my daughter with kindness. She is by far the best pediatrician a mom can hope for, I wish I had known about her when my daughter was a baby. She’s the absolute best pediatrician!!
She takes her time visiting her patients with respect and compassion. She is how a real doctor should be.
Gracias por ser la pediatra de mis hijos
She always takes the time to listen and provides excellent advice
Excellent Doctor.
We love Dr Castano. She hears us out and checks everything
Front desk and nurses are kind and friendly with patients
Dr. Castano includes parents in the treatment plan and truly values our opinions. She actively listens and explains instructions for at home care very well. She is so good with my son. She gets on his level and engages him.
Dr Castano is a great provider. Makes all my kids feel at ease. She make you feel really cared for.
Keep having Dr Marcela
We are very happy to have her as my daughter pediatrician
Excellence 😊
she is a great physician.
Thank you !!!!!❤️🙏
She is very kind with our kids and take the time to listen and answer all of our questions and concerns about our kids health
She cares and treats children as she would like her own.
Fabulous doctor!
So far the best doctor I know.
Dr. Castaño is one of the best pediatricians our son has ever had.
She was excellent. Went above and beyond.
We love Dr. Marcela!
We were previously assigned to a different pediatrician after ours retired. However fate had it where we ended up getting an appointment with Dr.Castano since ours was unavailable. After interacting with her that one day we knew she was the right pediatrician fit our family. We adore her.
Very clear and complete explanations
We love her
Thank you so much Dr. Castano for the wonderful care you provide!
Great
Great experience!
La doctora fue muy clara y especifica en los cuidados a seguir.
She was simply the best!!
Thank you so much!
The entire team is doing an amazing job. We love them
Dr. Castano is wonderful. She actively listens and includes me in the care plan discussion. She is gentle and meets my son where he is. If he is not feeling well she is soft spoken and gets on his level. If he is feeling well she dances with him. We love her.
She was great. Sweet kind and knowledgeable
We are grateful for the concern and interest shown by our doctor
Continue to be a blessing ❤️
Great doctor explained every details in a very profesional manner.
Amazing
Exceptional
My daughters love their doctor
Dr Castano is really knowledgeable and she’s not always in rush
Would follow Dr Castano ANYWHERE to get this level of care for my children!
I highly recommend this practice to anyone needing a pediatrician.
Outstanding Service
We love Dr. Castaño
We wouldn't change a thing she is amazing
Great practice!!
Awsome
Thank you for being the angel I needed when it comes to taking care of my children and advocating for them. Words will never express how thankful I am for Dr. Castano.
Wait time cannot be so long please correct.
She is amazing
Dr. Castano is awesome
Always exceptional
She performs a head to toe assessment.
Dr. Castaño is the best we are glad she is back!
The last two times we have gone w heave to wait almost an hour
Excellent Doctor !!!
Dr. Castaño is an amazing doctor! We are very happy to stay with her as our pediatrician
Wish she was leaving the Alamo Ranch location ?
Dr. Castano is the best always kinda and knowledgeable takes the time to make sure we understand things and answer all our questions. She’s shows such care for our baby’s health and well-being
Dr. Castano will be greatly missed. She was by far the best pediatric doctor we have had. Many blessings to her.
Keep doing what you’re doing. Jaime and I love you!!
She was very nice
Noted!
Wonderful!!!!
Thank You so very much
As mom I didn't feel rushed. She was genuine with her exam.
Great practice!
The phone service is awful
Thank you so much!
She's the best.
Amazing person. Caring and compassionate
We were supposed to see dr Payne but ended up seeing dr Castano. She was great and so sweet I may just start seeing her only disappointment was I didn’t get all the paperwork at the end of the well visits like I usually would
Dr. Castaño has been a blessing for my kid.
I love our Pediatrician she’s loving and caring and does not rush me out the door.
It’s our first time visit with Dr Castano and we are impressed.
An outstanding provider to my child.
She’s a great doctor
Please never leave your specialty! Or move!
Excellent bedside manner. Would 100% recommend to others.
Dr Castano is awesome!!! As a parent she’s very concerned about her patients and it shows definitely
I was put on hold and I had to wait a while on the phone just to say that I had arrived for the appointment.
Thank you for all that you do!
Perfect care
Super happy we found Dr. Castano de Zamacona
Súper profesional y atenta excelente todo
Thank You all for everything you do for us!
She is amazing in all her attentiveness and her care is appreciated
She’s amazing!
She was great to explain everything.
She so nice and takes her time to meet with each patient.
We appreciate her!
Great provider . I highly recommend her.
She was very kind
Excelente
Ty so much amazing job
Her bedside manner was fantastic. Very comforting and she did not talk down to us or over our heads. Her manner reminded us of our previous doctor who recently retired. We are happy with our new choice
Would definitely recommend this office to anyone seeking quality medical care