For Justine DeCastro, MD, medicine has always been about more than diagnoses and data. Inspired by summers spent watching her uncle make house calls in rural Georgia, she saw early on how trust, listening, and genuine connection could heal in ways no chart ever could.
Now, as President-elect of the Charleston County Medical Society, Dr. DeCastro reflects on a healthcare system that often moves too fast for meaningful relationships. Her vision calls for a return to the human side of medicine, where doctors have the time to know their patients’ stories, support families across generations, and focus on prevention, wellness, and whole-person care.
Read the full article to learn how her journey into medicine shaped her passion for restoring connection at the center of healthcare, and why those relationships matter now more than ever.
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