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Dr. Maria Castro, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Holly Springs, NC specializing in adolescent medicine and general pediatrics. She graduated from Nueva Granada Military University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Maria Castro, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Alliance.
500 Holly Springs Road Suite 101
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Maria Castro, MD graduated from Nueva Granada Military University Faculty of Medicine in 1996. She is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Nueva Granada Military University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified (2016)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maria Castro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$356
EUCRISA $215 |
QUILLIVANT XR $48 |
PAXLOVID $38 |
TRUMENBA $23 |
COMIRNATY $22 |
Other $11 |
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$226
DOC BAND $226 |
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$162
MENQUADFI $59 |
VAXELIS $40 |
BEYFORTUS $35 |
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $15 |
MENACTRA $12 |
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$150
BEXSERO $110 |
Menveo $24 |
PEDIARIX $16 |
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$86
Welchol $58 |
Benicar $27 |
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$578
FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT $65 |
JORNAY PM $40 |
Dyanavel XR $37 |
M-M-R II $36 |
FORTESTA $32 |
Other $369 |
| $1,559 |
Dr. Maria Castro specializes in general pediatrics and practices in Holly Springs, NC. Dr. Castro obtained a license to practice in North Carolina.
