
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo
Dr. Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo is a gastrointestinal surgeon specialized in pancreatic and biliary diseases.
Dr. Fernandez-del Castillo is the director of the pancreas and biliary surgery program and clinical co-director of the GI cancer center at the MGH, as well as professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a widely recognized expert in pancreatic and biliary surgery, and has authored over 350 publications on pancreatic cancer, cystic tumors of the pancreas, Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors, acute and chronic pancreatitis. For several years he has performed the largest number of pancreatic resections in New England. He serves in the editorial board many journals, including Annals of Surgery and Pancreatology, and is a past president of the American Pancreatic Association.
Locations
- Massachusetts General - General Surgery Clinic at Revere Community Health Center
- 300 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA 02151
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-485-6140
- fax: 781-485-6106
- Massachusetts General - General and Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 4th Floor, Suite 460, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2000
- fax: 617-724-2924
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Research Fellow in Surgery, Pancreas, 1991
- Residency: Instituto Nacional de la Nutricion, General Surgery, 1989
- Medical Education: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, 1983
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
265 ratings, 110 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Doctor Fernandez-Del Castillo immediately put me at ease with his charm and sense of humor. He exhibited great patience and explained a very complicated and ambiguous medical situation in calming, easy to digest layman's terms constantly making sure to answer questions my wife and I had, never making us feel rushed. He was also quick to share his contact information via a card and asked us to contact him directly with any concerns or questions that may arise after the visit.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Mass General is a class act. So impressed with the courtesy and kindness of everyone from the moment I walked in the door. A world of difference from Georgetown, where they are absolutely terrible! How do you do it? You should bottle and sell it. Kudos to you.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
The doctor was on time and explained everything thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
Dr Fernandez del Castillo is a remarkable provider. He is skilled knowledgeable and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Very caring and explains things in a way I could understand. He was prepared and was familiar with my history.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
I feel very confident I will receive great care from the Dr and his staff.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
He has been my doctor since 2007 and wouldn't have anyone else for my condition.
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
Very attentive and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
Excellent care.
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
It was excellent.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
I COULD NOT HAVE BETTER CARE AND I COULD NOT HAVE A BETTER CARE AND A GENTLEMAN DR CARLOS FERNANDEZ - DEL CASTILLO
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
It's good to know that you're being treated by the top specialist at one of the best hospitals in the world.
- Reviewed on 12/23/2025
I felt extremely comfortable and confident in [redacted] my surgery will be in the good hands of Dr Fernandez
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I am a new patient at MGH, and my overall experience was excellent. Everyone, from [redacted] to Dr. Fernandez , his nurse and attending resident, was courteous, thoughtful and thorough. Thank you all. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I was pleased with Dr. Castillo. He is easy to talk and explains my condition in a manner that I understand.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
great doctor
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
He had recommended services to help me with getting to hospital and also a place to save on staying to cut down on my physical well being
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Very professional and caring
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Fernandez is one of the most caring, compassionate healthcare providers I have had the good fortune to be leading my journey. His bedside manner, attention to detail and explanation of what my issues are, have left me extremely at ease. I have total confidence that I am receiving the best care possible under his care.
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Fernandez-Del-Castillo provides support & care with the utmost professionalism
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
All good
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
He is very professional
- Reviewed on 12/6/2025
I have had many visits with Dr. Castillo. All visits have gone very well. He is an excellent provider.
- Reviewed on 12/6/2025
Very pleasant and aware of my specific medical history story.
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
Personable, communicative, made me feel comfortable and most importantly demonstrated to me I could trust him with my life.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
He is very kind, very caring, and he is also very reassuring, and he is very professional in his attitude. Wonderful human being. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
I rely on his advice,support and his experience, thus, his expertise.
- Reviewed on 11/28/2025
One of the very best doctors at MGH.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Overall was very comfortable
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
All I can say is that doctor Fernandez is a most wonderful Doctor and is the absolute best! He is so knowledgeable and always so great to talk to.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
All questions were answered, future steps explained, in a clear respectful timely manner.
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
The care with this provider was excellent.The doctor and his staff were very attentive... [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
He was compassionate, kind, and very attentive to any questions I had. He explained everything that was going on with me and how he could surgically help me .
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
It was good. It was okay with all the information and the attentions and it was good. Thank you so much. Okay? I don't know what else you want me to do.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
He was right on time for the virtual appointment, compared the last two MRIs and left me confident that I didn't have any immediate medical concerns. And had a plan for follow up.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Excellent and very caring.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Everyone has made my journey as productive and easy as possible
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Very pleased with care and results.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Excellent visit.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Yes, I just don't know what the follow-up should be. I've been on this medicine. I don't know if it's working or not working yet. Of course, it might take some time, but I stayed on the medicine. I stopped taking the Linsest. It seemed to be nobody knew that they had a bad interaction with each other, or maybe you want me to be on both of them. I don't know. I'm kind of confused, but I don't know what the follow-up is after this visit from the doctor's office. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Everything was acceptable, Thank you
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr Fernandez is kind, professional, and knowledgeable. He respected my knowledge as a retired nurse and he answered questions in a clear and definitive manner. He outlined next steps so when I left there I knew what the plan of care would be.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Outstanding patient care
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
He is the BEST & he really cares about his patients !
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Dr Fernandez saved my life
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Better pain management upon being discharged should be improved
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Respectful, thorough, kind. Very informative
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Explained my mti results listed to my questions.very kind and caring Showed he really cared about my health.best doctor I every had.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Everyone was excellent from the receptionist's to the doctors and all staff in this office .
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
I was very happy with my appointment...seeing Dr Fernandez... as was everyone I interacted with. I will definitely recommend him in the future. I was very fortunate to get an appointment so fast with him. Now I am under his care. Thank you MGH.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
He was very professional and respectful.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
Dr Carlos Fernandez was very good and respectful I really liked him Medical oncologist was very cold unprofessional not compassionate at all made lose hope motivation I felt disrespected rushed out of the office
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
First class...carefully listens and alleviates concerns. Very thorough and detailed
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
I arrived early and was seen before my appointment time which was awesome. When my husband arrived, he was brought to my room where Dr. Fernandez de Castillo listened to both of us. He was really wonderful.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
He is wonderful
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Fernandez is charming and eases my worries. A good guy.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Everyone was great. The anesthesiologist was wonderful. She listened and explained everything.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
A 100% professional organization. Dr del Castillo is the best.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Absolutely first rate.
- Reviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Fernandez and his team were truly exceptional. Dr. Fernandez knew my medical history, was very well prepared, explained clearly what the surgery entailed, and has a confident, kindly presence. He is a world-class doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Excellent! Personal care and compassion.
- Reviewed on 8/26/2025
This was a follow-up visit with Dr Fernandez. He is the very best in my book
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Fernandez is a highly knowledgeable and eloquent provider! It was a privilege to be in his presence. He had carefully reviewed all of my records along with his assistants interview. I gained insights that I hadn't been aware of. His written report is excellent and so helpful for any future intervention! I cannot say enough positive things about this consultation!! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Doctor fernandez is the best. He has been following my case fo 15 years. His friendly and professional approach to my situation has been very reassuring. I would have no one else take care of my issue. Thank you Dr. Fernandez.
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Extremely profesional, approachable, humane and explained everything in an easy manner.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Excellent Doctor, very personable, knowledgeable about my past medical history, listened carefully to what I was telling him and took great care in explaining what happened, why it happened and what would be the best course of action to correct this problem. Very happy with and confident in Doctor Fernandez-Del Castillo..
- Reviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr Fernandez is an incredible doctor. He is very informative, thorough, and compassionate. Not only that, he saved my life by performing a very successful Whipple procedure. I am forever grateful to him and his team.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Very knowledgeable doctor and explained everything
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
I visit at Mass General was the first time I ever had to go there. From the time I walked through the door at the receptionist until the time I left with my provider was a wonderful experience.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
Dr. Fernandez and staff are wonderful
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
During visit, the doctor was thoroughly familiar with my record, focused on me and my health needs, and prepared with a knowledgeable treatment plan. An excellent experience-also with his staff.
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Informational
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
Very professional and a thoughtful caring person
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Great doctor and have previous experiwence with him. Like the way he trwearted nad his team work. Feel that no have enough time to spent with the patience.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
Wise and kind
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
I was glad to see my Dr.Fernandez-Del Castillo,MD.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
He has been my doctor for my pancreatic cysts for [redacted]? years and was my surgeon for my pancreatectomy in December [redacted]. I wouldn't want any other doctor.
- Reviewed on 7/14/2025
He listened attentively and answered all my questions.
- Reviewed on 7/11/2025
He's an excellent doctor; he treated me very kindly.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Good experiences
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
The MGB team provided excellent treatment for options available for my medical condition. Overall excellent support through integrated team approach.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Very accessible and candid. Appreciated this care very much.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I was very anxious before the visit. The doctor made me feel that this place, Mass General, is the right place to be, and that I am in capable hands and will receive the best possible treatment. I was able to sleep that night without worry. The first time in a month!
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
I saw Dr. Fernandez (surgeon) and Dr. [redacted] both separately and together. That format was excellent and gave me great confidence in their interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Carlos Fernandez is the best doctor they have at the Mass General Hospital.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Fernandez is just the best. Thoughtful, thorough, helpful, brilliant. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2025
My visit was quick and just a follow up after an MRI but the doctor was clear and concise and pretty close to on time
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
It is perfectly obvious that Dr. Fernandez is at the top of his profession, period. He was dissatisfied or not sure about the radiology report and asked to reschedule the meeting so that he could speak with the radiologist report. The meeting we had at the end of that day, virtual, was basically there to put my heart at ease. He did that. He is a fine doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
Very pleased with the care and concern of my treatment plan!
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo was extremely thorough, caring, explained everything very well, patient, pleasant and ALWAYS a delight to deal with. His kindness and knowledge makes everyone feel well taken care of. I would recommend him without reservation as an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
a good exchange of information on my recent CT as well as current treatment trends in care for PC patients
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Fernandez-Del Castillo. He was very experienced and knowledgeable. He spent an inordinate amount of time with me. He answered all my questions. He was very courteous to myself and my husband. And his chief resident, Dr. [redacted] was wonderful too. It was a great experience. I very much appreciate that I was able to have an appointment with him.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Fernandez is an outstanding care provider and I look forward to continuing our relationship as we consider My Health challenges.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
Always so caring and thoughtful.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
He was so caring and easy to talk to and I felt like he was really focused on what I was saying
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
I felt like when I went in, all of my records had been reviewed, all of my imaging had been reviewed, and when the doctor came in to me, he was able to make a decision on my care going forward based on careful scrutiny of my records, which I was very happy about, period. I can't comment on overall satisfaction at this point because I only had one visit with him and I will be dealing with him after I've had an endoscopic ultrasound done so I can give better feedback then, but overall I was happy with his care at this point.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very kind and caring manner, extremely knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo is one of the great surgeons. He's done a lot of surgery. I've had him many times and he's been there for me all the time. A great surgeon, very methodical, follows every rule he knows. He's been around doing surgery for a long time and he's just a great doctor, great personality with the patient and he's a godsend. I just, anytime I've had major surgeries, he was always there for me. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Fernandez was fantastic to deal with. He was the most professional Dr that I've dealt was in a long time. His diagnosis saved me from going though a massive operation that was not necessary.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
He is very kind and tries to explain my results
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
He is excellent. A true professional.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Excellent in every way. Dr. took his time and explained everything to me. He was very caring.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Clearly, he is an outstanding physician - and care giver in every sense.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr Fernandez very informative
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
He listened well and explained his plan clearly
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr. Fernandez was highly recommended to me by multiple people. I was able to get an appointment in a timely manner. I was very anxious about test results. Dr. Fernandez immediately put me at ease, explained everything so it could be easily understood.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
very kind and thoughtful.He listened to me and answered every question. I wish he was my primary doctor thats how much i enjoyed the visit.
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
They listened
- Reviewed on 4/7/2025
Dr. Fernandez del Castillo is supremely qualified in his field. He conducts thorough investigations of prior history, current testing and indications, and confidently offers follow up plans. He listens to any concerns you might have. He is caring, professional and respectful. I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor.