Dr. Castro, a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular specialist, is a leading expert in the care and research of rare neuromuscular disorders, including Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). With extensive experience in pediatric neuromuscular medicine, she has spearheaded numerous clinical trials to advance treatment options and improve outcomes for patients.Driven by a passion for developing innovative therapies, Dr. Castro values the strong relationships she builds with patients and their families, which fuel her mission to find meaningful solutions for rare and challenging conditions. After more than a decade in academia, she founded a non-profit private practice and research institute designed to offer comprehensive care for neuromuscular patients of all ages—regardless of insurance status—and to extend specialized services to international patients.