Dr. Paul Francis Castellanos, MD

I want to start off by saying how sorry I am to the families that are writing reviews upset that their dr. Paul castellanos gave them hope and ideas of what was going on with themselves or their children and then all the sudden dr. Paul castellanos was no longer in Bangor people at northern light are telling us that Paul castellanos was let go and won't give us much of a reason other than just that it's the truth being they cut his funding he worked all day long and at the end of his shift they told him he was no longer needed Paul castellanos saved my father's life if it wasn't for him Eastern Maine medical center would have let my father pass away they thought my dad had severe breathing problems caused from years of smoking they told us that there was nothing else that they could do and we should start looking into arrangements because he would pass. Thankfully we came across Paul castellanos who came into the ICU room put a scope up my father's nose down his throat and found my father was unable to breathe because there was a tumor that was literally blocking his air passage he scheduled an emergency operation removed pieces of this tumor and stretched an opening so my father could breathe this was sent away for a biopsy came back negative non-cancerous was detected any wears and scheduled my father for 6 months to go back in and take the rest of the mess out within three weeks my father was unable to breathe again we went back to Eastern Maine medical center per castellanos orders to call an ambulance and have him meet him there at the hospital when we got there castellanos got him into the operating room took another huge chunk of this mass that was developed in his throat sent that off the second biopsy came back that it was cancer we then went and had a total laryngectomy procedure completed Paul castellano did this procedure amazingly all cancer was removed my father's pet scan came back clean no cancer Paul castellano was going to do a voice box for my father and then one day he was gone Eastern Maine medical center which is now considered northern lights a corporate business running our hospital that we've all grown to love cut his funding claims he was putting patients lives at risk in reality they're shoving their heads in sand boxes because they're unwilling to learn the exceptional techniques that Paul castellano has learned along his way instead of learning something new they're trying to throw that away it is unfair that these families are leaving reviews on here like it is Paul castellanos fault this is Eastern Maine medical center's fault this is northern lights fault this is the corporate suit wearing men and women that are sitting around a table making decisions about what happens to our loved ones it's their fault we need to speak up. We need to demand that our loved ones are getting the care but they deserve and right now they're not my father is sitting at Eastern Maine medical center right now he now has cancer in his spine he does not have one doctor he supposedly has 8 doctors and none that will actually speak to any of us family members they don't know how to cure him they're coming up with excuses after excuse you made your choice and they can't answer any of our questions we are trying so hard to get him to Mass general hospital and we can't get one person to refer him my father will probably end up dying in this hospital if I can't fight the system and get him out this is all of our loved ones this is what every single one of them are facing if we don't speak up they deserve the care that we want them to have they deserve the care that these doctors nurses staff members took oath to provide to our loved ones

Dr. Castellanos was a miracle placed in our lives at just the right time. My husband had been told by doctors in FL and at UAB that there was nothing else they could do regarding his airway deterioration, suggested he see Dr. Castellanos as a last resort. What a blessing in disguise! Over the course of 5 years, he has become not only a lifesaver with his brilliant surgical skills but a dear friend. He is a phenomenal, gifted, compassionate, incredibly talented physician/surgeon. We are so thankful that we crossed paths with him and are anxiously awaiting his next assignment. We will follow him to the ends of the earth.....he’s worth it!

Great Experience

One star is too many! My Son went in for ear tube placement surgery, we were told the procedure would be 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on difficulty. Three and a half hours later Dr. Castellanos came to talk to us to inform us that the surgery has been complicated because of small ear canals, but it was a good thing, because had it not been so difficult, he wouldn't have found the (non cancerous) tumor. Which he cleaned out, wrote down the name of it on paper etc so we could research and told us that our son would need either: Scan to see if all of the material had been removed, imaging to see if it caused any bone damage, and deep cleaning under anesthesia likely annually. Fast forward, his follow up continued to be rescheduled, (Dr no longer with hospital) When my son finally got in for his " post op" visit late MAY, it was only to discover that Dr. Castellanos did NOT even record the growth in his records. Was clearly a cut and paste record keeping procedure. Now we have no answers as to what is going on, nobody in the office knows what is going on and I am very upset and frustrated that my Son has been ignored so much and that such poor care has been provided to him, and no answers provided to us.

Dr Castellanos convinced me that my child needed a tonsillectomy. It was put off, rescheduled and they called today to cancel due to his employment with emmc had been terminated. That the other doctors in the practice had to go over the records. He put that my child came in for sleep apnea. She was there for retracted ear drums and hearing loss. This surgery was not going to help my child's issues. Back to square 1 after thousands in tests. Not impressed.

Feeling I had to write something. On the 1st I had a surgery with Dr. C . I was impressed at my office visit with him prior and felt very much at ease having him perform the procedure. The day of we got bumped back because of emergencies, so, no big deal. He had stopped by a couple of times while I was waiting to update me. I went to get prepped and the facilities were remarkably clean and the staff extremely friendly just as they were upstairs. Dr. C spoke with me just before I was put under, so I was feeling totally at ease. The procedure went off without the slightest bump and I was feeling ready to run. My breathing was markedly improved right out of surgery and any bleeding was extremely minimal to almost nonexistent. I am 4 days out now with improved sleep and breathing and would tell anyone considering him to just settle back and enjoy the flight I felt he was one of the most capable physicians I've ever take care of me. My wife agrees also!

I am incredibly grateful to Dr Castellanos!! I had vocal cord dysfunction from a prior surgery and frequently had difficulty breathing with exertion or singing or talking. My voice wolume was very low and I struggled with my profession ( providing professional development). The other ENT’s I consulted with could only suggest injecting a substance to help. I was hesitant and then my ENT in Pensacola said that I’d be a great candidate for Dr Castellanos! Praise the Lord!! Dr Castellanos was able to use my own tissue to repair my vocal cord !!!! My life has improved so much beyond my hopes even. I can walk fast, uphill, and even run now and still breathe! I sang Christmas carols this year and feel greatly blessed! Dr Castellanos’ methods are truly miraculous and I feel sad for anyone that has a vocal cord dysfunction that can’t see him. Looking back I believe it is criminal that all ENT’s don’t know that his procedures can cure vs the temporary fix of injecting people repeatedly! THANK YOU Dr Castellanos!!

I was under his care for about 3 years. He always was looking for an answer to my chronic condition of 14 years. Miss his care.

After 5 years, 5 surgeons, and 3 hospitals, Dr. Castellanos was only surgeon able to remove my trach!

Dr Castellanos has been managing my airway for 9 years. I have scar tissue from throat cancer radiation that compromises my airway. Since I'm a difficult patient to intubate, every 6 months I recieve, in his office, a laser treatment that opens the scar tissue, then he dilates the scar tissue. The difference in my breathing is instantaneous! This procedure takes about 15 minutes instead of hospitalization. If it were not for Dr Castellanos' expertise and dedication to patients like me, I would probably have a trach.He has helped me maintain my quality of life! As far as I know there is no one else doing this as an office procedure!!

Dr Castellanos saved my daughters life. She went 3 years with minimal care. To point it was missed that her right lung was completely occluded. Other physicans would not touch her. She was 20 when we started seeing Dr Castellanos. 3 bronch surgeries and his brilliance as a physician. Opened her right lung. We are still in desperate need of his care to maintain a patent opening so my daughter can have a normal life. But he is the most incredible, gifted physician.

Dr Castellanos is the best at what he does! I've never met a Doctor so passionate, brilliant and determined ever. Though my condition was rare, he never gave up on me and saved my life a total of 3 times. A true blessing!

I have a variety of rare airway challenges, including stenosis from subglottic region, through trachea, and into the lungs, and the need for voicebox reconstruction. Dr. Castellanos has saved my life in emergency settings. He is a one-of-a-kind physician in his complete airway skillset and expertise, and his compassion for his patients matches his excellent care. I am fully confident in recommending Dr. C for airway, esophageal/ swallowing, and voicebox care.

Dr Paul Castellanos saved my daughters life on multiple occasions. She suffers from subglottic tracheal and bronchial stenosis. When other physicians could do no more to help or treat her she was referred to doctor Castellanos. He is incredible as a physician and surgeon. His skill and expertise in his field of medicine is a life changing experience for so many airway patients. My daughter survives today due to Dr Castellanos and his knowledge, understanding. And ability to treat patients with this life threatening disease.

Dr. C literally saved my life. After numerous appointments with other specialists and a trachea surgery at UAB with another specialist, I was referred to Dr. Castellanos. With any other physician, at this point, I would have a tracheostomy or a tracheal resectioning or I would not be alive. Thanks to Dr. C, after 13 years, I have had quality of life without either of these procedures. I would not have been able to continue my teaching career if I had. Dr. Paul Castellanos is the most caring physician I have ever visited. I will travel whereever I need to travel to receive his care.

Dr. Castellanos operated on our daughter four times. Excellent surgeon and dynamic human who has dedicated his life to insuring a better life for many others.

I have been a patient of Dr Castellanos since 2009 for airway management due to complications from throat cancer radiation. Without his expertise I would have a tracheotomy. Mike L

Dr. Paul Castellanos is an EXCELLENT doctor—one of the best. He did surgery on my Vocal Cords, which was very successful. He is a very caring Professional. I recommend him.

When I first went to Dr. Castellanos I had been getting botox shots in my throat the last 15 yrs. This was every 3 months in Atlanta. Dr. Castellanos cut both nerves that was was having spasms and I now talk louder and clearer. My voice for 15 yrs was only a low whisper. I recommend him to anyone. If you don't like him maybe it's your attitude. He is a fine dr.

Dr. C has been a part of my health care for over 12 years. Without him I would not be alive or would have a trach. Cannot imagine using any other doctor for my disease.