Richard Castillo

Bio

Dr. Castillo is a graduate of the NSU College of Optometry (OD) as well as the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery (DO), where he completed a Residency in Ophthalmology. He has been NSUs principle surgeon, and a clinical professor since 1999. He also serves as Assistant Dean overseeing the surgical training program, as well as optometrists and students in the University s Ophthalmic Surgery Service. He is a founding faculty (1999) of NSU-OCO's renowned Advanced Procedures course lecturing extensively, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Castillo has authored several textbook chapters, is co-chair of the AOA's Contemporary Practice Task Force, current President of the American Society of Optometric Surgeons, past-chair of the National Commission for Vision and Health, and chaired past committees for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. He is a member of the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Service Corps. Dr. Castillo is a recipient of the 2021 ArOA's Special Service Award, the OAOP's 2017 Distinguished Service Award, and a Special Citation (2014) from the Oklahoma House of Representives for outstanding contributions to the advancement of surgical care in Oklahoma.