Rhina Denisse Castillo, MD

I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Hi, and welcome to my Web page. My name is Rhina Castillo, and I am a pediatric rheumatologist. I take joy in what I do and consider it a privilege to partner with you to improve and maintain the health of your child.
Biography
I am a California native. I have moved around many times throughout my life and eventually ended up in New York City for my pediatric residency. After a few years of enjoying the 4 seasons, I decided I really only enjoyed the warmer seasons and could do without snow. I moved to Southern California for my pediatric rheumatology fellowship and then stayed here for my practice at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and then Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. I joined Kaiser Permanente in March 2020, and I am excited to be part of the team.
About my practice
My philosophy is that health does not just mean taking your medications but rather encompasses every aspect of our lives — mental health, nutrition, our environment, and our genetics. Some things we can modify, such as our diet, exercise, and environmental exposures. Others, such as genetics, we cannot. I believe in forming a team with you and your family to optimize your child’s health through medication, exercise, dietary changes, and mindfulness. As a pediatric rheumatologist, I work with children whose immune system has lost the capacity to regulate itself and causes different medical conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile arthritis, vasculitis, and dermatomyositis, among many others. My goal is to help stabilize your child’s immune system so they can live their best life.
How I thrive
I thrive with my 2 children and my husband. I am an avid runner and enjoy being outdoors. During the winter, we like to head up to the mountains for some snow sports, and in the summer, we go hiking and bike riding. I enjoy cooking healthy meals for my family, sewing, and meditation (which helps me sleep every night).
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Fontana Medical Center
Contact information
- Appointments/information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Information
- 1-866-735-2922 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
Notifications
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
Tustin Ranch Medical Offices
Contact information
- Appointments/Cancellations/Information/Messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
Notifications
- Provider offers services at multiple medical facilities; schedule availability may vary by location.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Universidad De El Salvador MedicinaBoard certification
Pediatric Rheumatology
American Board of PediatricsPediatrics
American Board of PediatricsMedical training
Fellowship
Pediatric Rheumatology
Children's Hospital Los AngelesInternship
Pediatrics
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency
Pediatrics
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2014Active license information
License number
A112031License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1962723916Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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