Dr. Karla Castolo, your trusted cardiologist in Puerto Vallarta
Committed to your heart health, from the first evaluation to your return to active life.
Meet Dr. Karla Castolo
Dr. Karla M. Castolo Sánchez is a surgeon from the University of Guadalajara, clinical cardiologist trained at the Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente (IMSS) and sub-specialist in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention from the Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez". Since 2018 she has been practicing at Hospiten Puerto Vallarta, where she heads post-infarction prevention and recovery programs with a comprehensive approach.
- +7 years dedicated to cardiovascular health in the public and private sector.
- 3,000 + patients evaluated with personalized treatment plans.
- Clinic within a hospital with JCI Gold Seal accreditation, which guarantees international safety protocols.
- Active member of the American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology.
How we understand heart care
Each patient comes to us with a unique story. That is why we combine evidence-based medicine, continuous education and close accompaniment that facilitates long-term adherence. These are the principles that guide our daily work:
Proactive prevention
We identify risk factors before they become cardiovascular events.
Comprehensive rehabilitation
Supervised exercise, nutrition and emotional support to speed post-infarction or surgery recovery.
Scientific evidence
All recommendations are aligned with updated ACC - ESC guidelines; they are reviewed annually.
Human accompaniment
Clear explanations, follow-up by WhatsApp and periodic reviews to measure real progress.