Cristina Castillo-Nelson

Education

Doctor of Medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program
Essentia Health, Obstetrics Fellowship

Professional Interests

Dr. Castillo-Nelson provides comprehensive family medicine care across the lifespan, with additional training and special interests in obstetrics and cesarean delivery.

Her philosophy is to provide compassionate, holistic care that places each patient’s goals and priorities at the center. She strives to create a supportive, collaborative environment where patients feel heard, informed, and actively involved in their care.

Personal Interests

Cristina has three children, a dog, two cats, and four chickens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including running, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, gardening, hunting, mushroom foraging, yoga, surfing, and traveling.

Patient Advice

Ask thoughtful questions and take an active role in your health care. Working together leads to the best outcomes. Small, consistent steps can make a meaningful difference in achieving long-term health goals.