{"id":13586,"date":"2025-09-17T11:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horusdoctors.com\/doctors\/melissa-castillo\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T18:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T23:36:27","slug":"melissa-castillo","status":"publish","type":"doctor","link":"https:\/\/www.horusdoctors.com\/en\/doctors\/melissa-castillo\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Castillo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Otolaryngologist \u2013 Specialist in Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Medell\u00edn, Colombia<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional profile<\/h4>\n\n<p>Dr. Melissa Castillo is a doctor and surgeon graduated from the Pontifical Bolivarian University in Medell\u00edn, with a specialization in otorhinolaryngology from the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica Argentina. Subsequently, he completed a Fellowship in otopathology and auditory and balance research at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary \u2014 an institution linked to Harvard Medical School. With more than eight years dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of balance pathologies, Dr. Castillo combines international training with a deep commitment to neurosensory health.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>She has developed her career in academic, clinical and research environments, being a teacher and researcher at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and at the Cl\u00ednica Universitaria Bolivariana, in addition to actively participating in international associations such as the B\u00e1r\u00e1ny Society, of which she is the first Colombian member. His track record is characterized by the integration of advanced methods of vestibular evaluation, specialized rehabilitation and the use of state-of-the-art technology to ensure accurate diagnoses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Areas of Specialty<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n    <li>Detailed diagnosis of vertigo, dizziness and balance disturbances.<\/li>\n    <li>Personalized vestibular treatment with modern rehabilitation techniques.<\/li>\n    <li>Management of tinnitus, cranial nerve neuralgia and hearing pathologies linked to the balance system.<\/li>\n    <li>Comprehensive neurosensory approach for patients with complex vestibular disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional approach<\/h4>\n\n<p>As medical director of the Vertigo and Dizziness Center of Medell\u00edn, Dr. Castillo heads an interdisciplinary team made up of specialists in neurology, otology and vestibular rehabilitation. Their approach is focused on providing holistic care that begins with a clear diagnosis at the first consultation, using advanced tests such as videonystagmography, posturography assessment and other high-tech scans.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Her clinical practice is guided by three pillars: diagnostic accuracy, personalized treatment and continuous accompaniment. This means that each patient receives an individualized plan, designed for their specific condition, with close follow-up in the pre-, intra- and post-treatment. Its ultimate goal is to restore the functionality of the vestibular system, improve quality of life, and reduce the impact of your symptoms on daily activities.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Otolaryngologist \u2013 Specialist in Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders Location: Medell\u00edn, Colombia Professional profile Dr. Melissa Castillo is a doctor and surgeon graduated from the Pontifical Bolivarian University in Medell\u00edn, with a specialization in otorhinolaryngology from the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica Argentina. 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