Dr. Camilo M. Castillo is the Program Director for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Program at UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Louisville. He works with SCI patients admitted to the Frazier and the UofL Physicians - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation clinic. Dr. Castillo's expertise includes the acute and long-term management of neurogenic bowel, bladder, and cardiovascular issues, as well as spasticity after an SCI.

Before relocating to Louisville, Dr. Castillo worked at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (MNRH) as a Spinal Cord Injury attending. During his time at MNRH, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Georgetown University, where he taught and mentored residents during their PM&R training. He also collaborated closely with the administration to help develop a High-Reliability Organization (HRO) within the quality and safety team to enhance safety.

Dr. Castillo has co-authored and published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He has presented his research and clinical interests at various conferences. He has received multiple awards for his work with patients with spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Castillo completed his surgical internship at Carillion Health System in Roanoke, VA, and earned his medical degree from Juan N. Corpas School of Medicine in Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia. He is board-certified in PM&R and SCI. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, where he completed his residency in PM&R and a fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.

He is a member of the American Academy of PM&R and the American Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASIA). Dr. Castillo is a physician with a global perspective on medicine. He strives to make healthcare systems more efficient and to improve the quality and access to care, promoting health for SCI patients living in our community and beyond. He aims to deliver comprehensive, responsible, and holistic interdisciplinary care with human compassion. He travels to Latin America yearly to educate his peers in SCI-related issues. 

Dr. Castillo enjoys exercising, spending time with family and friends, traveling with his wife and daughter, and reading.