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Las Brisas Medical Building, Office #301 | 6th Avenue 7-39 | Zone 10 | Guatemala City
Las Brisas is between 7th & 8th Streets on the left, one block south of Sixtino.
Las Brisas is between 7th & 8th Streets on the left, one block south of Sixtino.
Clinic Phone : Receptionist in Spanish: Ana-Lucia, (502) 2339-3799
Office Hours: From 8:00am to 4:00pm. Closed Wednesdays. Saturdays until noon.
Dr. José Castellanos is a member of the elite team of cardiologists of Hospital Herrera Llerandi, located at the heart of the prestigious hospital district in Guatemala City. He has been practicing in this location since 2005 and generally performs around 250-300 cardiac procedures per year, including catheterization, alcohol septal ablation, and valvuloplasty.
Sometimes patients feel pain in the chest, like pressure, burning, heaviness, or squeezing. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can also include dizziness, nausea, sweating or general weakness. In any of these circumstances, it is wise to have a consultation and complete check-up with Dr. Castellanos right away.
New technology allows for a minimally invasive solution for stenosis or narrowing of the aortic valve: a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR. When the blood flow is restricted, it forces your heart to work harder, causing problems so that the valve needs to be changed. Dr. Castellanos will insert a catheter with the new valve through a small incision, and then place it accurately in the heart. Previously, this could only be accomplished with open heart surgery, so this new procedure allows for minimal risk and faster healing.
A coronary angiogram is the most common type of cardiac catheterization procedure. It can show the doctor if your coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed, where, and by how much. He can see if you need treatment such as angioplasty (a stent), coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), or medical therapy. If necessary, Dr. Castellanos can open clogged heart arteries during the exam.
A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is a more powerful exam that produces images of your heart and blood vessels. CT angiograms are noninvasive and don’t require any recovery time. Staying on the cutting edge of advanced cardiac procedures, Dr. Castellanos says, “The best cardiac centers in Guatemala City have begun to offer absorbable stents, which integrate better than the old-fashioned metal stents. They are less likely to become blocked and cause thrombosis.”
In a peripheral angioplasty procedure, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin. Then, using high-resolution fluoroscopic video and film equipment, the catheter is guided through the peripheral artery to place a balloon that will be inflated so that it opens the blocked artery. After the blocked area of the peripheral artery is widened, the balloon is deflated and removed. Finally, the blood can flow easily and naturally through the arteries to supply life-giving oxygen to the heart.
Dr. Castellanos has also conducted research studies related to Type II diabetes, hypertension, and coronary syndrome, as the principal head of the trial. You can depend on Dr. Castellanos to offer the highest quality research experience, medical skills, and genuine compassion to assure his patients of the best possible outcome, to live longer and happier with a heart full of gratitude.
Regulating the rhythm and flow of your heart.
By Lori SheaTranscatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – Animation 3:59
Angioplasty for Peripheral Artery Disease – Animation 1:57
While working in El Salvador for a week, I decided to take a break and head to Guatemala City to have a heart wellness check. The Medical Directory helped make the appointment for my initial consultation with Dr. José Castellanos, a cardiologist who spoke fluent English.
The initial consultation was flawless. I was expecting a secretary of some sort to take my medical history information, perhaps a nursing assistant to do preliminary work, but no, I was immediately met by Dr. Castellanos himself. What a difference! This is a MUCH higher caliber of service than anything in the USA.
The next day, I was at the hospital clinic to have blood work, stress test and of course, EKG to determine my heart function. From the moment I entered the parking lot reception, a person was waiting to escort me each step of the way. This is a huge benefit for people outside the USA travelling to Guatemala City. It is after all, Central America’s largest city and can be a bit overwhelming with cultural awareness, city traffic, noise and not being fluent in Spanish. Suffice it to say, Dr. Castellanos and the hospital staff that I encountered left me very happy and satisfied with the service I received.
RonPodmore.com, Film Producer: The Best of Central AmericaDr. Castellanos was thorough, prompt, informative and obviously knew how to fix my heart problems – everything we wanted in a cardiologist. He is now our “go to” doctor for me and my husband. We are thankful for Guatemala Medical Travel to introduce us to the very best doctors, from open heart surgery to dental work and everything in between.
Judy Sadlier, Antigua, GuatemalaThe other day I was taken by ambulance from Panajachel to Guatemala City as I required a pacemaker. G.M.T. had arranged that Dr. Jose Castellanos would do the procedure. I was impressed by what a nice facility the hospital was but even more so with the kindness and efficiency of all the staff. As my Spanish is very poor, I appreciated having Dr. Castellanos overseeing, and I always had access to an English-speaking cardiologist who was aware of my case.
There was always a member of the staff monitoring me in the room day and night. …. I recommend Dr. Jose Castellanos very highly.
Jim & Ingrid from CanadaIt seems I have a mass in the mediastinum, the area between the heart and lungs. It is a cancer … My internist says it “was a gift from God” that it was found by Dr. Castellanos. All my doctors in Chicago are interested in knowing how it was found, because this is not too usual a place to have a mass. With the fast intervention of Dr. Castellanos, my progress is quickly moving forward.
Barbara K., ChicagoI can’t believe the special VIP treatment I received throughout my care with Dr. Castellanos. From my first visit, scheduled one day in advance, until my release from the hospital, it was the best possible medical experience I could ever hope for.
Ms. J.D. Antigua, GuatemalaGreetings Dr. Castellanos…. A year ago this morning, you cut open my chest and took my heart out of my body and worked on it on a table for an hour and nineteen minutes, (I think I was told that). Well I guess it’s safe to say that it worked! At least for a year! God knows about the future and, without much choice in the matter, I’ll take it as it comes. But you good doctors pulled me back from the brink and gave me another chance to “stay alive and in the game!” Thank you!
I enjoyed getting to know you. You were kind, very competent and assuring. And I’m sitting here enjoying the sunrise, about to go for an hour’s kayak ride with friends, and my dogs, due to your good work. Grateful to have these days, because of each of you.
David S. Ford, Placencia, BelizeThank you to Dr. Castellanos! I started having a strong backache and sweating profusely, so my wife took me to the hospital, then the situation got complicated. Dr. Castellanos explained that I suffered from pneumonia and was diagnosed with a disease called SIRPA which is a syndrome of acute pulmonary respiratory failure. He told me that this disease kills eight out of ten sufferers and that the heart attack that I suffered was quite strong, with complications of pneumonia and SIRPA.
Thanks to God and the intervention of Dr. Castellanos, I was one of those patients who was saved, and able to be alive today to give my testimony to everyone.
Edgar Rolando Castañeda
