Meet Dr. Locastro
Dr. Locastro is originally from Auburn, NY. He attended Le Moyne College where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology and minors in Latin, Biochemistry, and Psychology. He then went on to New York University School Of Medicine and then to a General Surgery residency at Upstate Medical Center. From there he served active duty in the US Air Force at Shaw AFB Sumter, SC. He moved back to upstate NY in 1997 where he opened his general surgery practice.
He always had a clinical interest in dealing with difficult to heal wounds. He worked at the wound center at Community General Hospital (now part of Upstate), and then was the lead in establishing a wound center at Auburn Community Hospital. Many of these difficult wounds are secondary to venous insufficiency, prompting his intense interest in venous disease. He trained with leading vein expert Ron Bush, MD and subsequently opened his own vein center offering the latest techniques in treating vein problems. About 10 years ago he decided to devote his entire professional career to the treating of venous disease, and venous ulcers.
He is certifies by the American Board of Surgery, as well as the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He was one of the first in the country to be honored with this dual distinction. He has several other credentials to his name including being a Fellow of the American College of Surgery, an RVT (Registered vascular technician), and an RVPI (Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation). He is a member of the leading venous organizations in the country including American Venous Forum, and the American College of Phlebology. He has extensive experience in many venous disease treatments including Laser ablation, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Foam Sclerotherapy, as well as diagnostic ultrasound.
In his free time Dr. Locastro enjoys gardening, fishing , golfing, and watching his children play sports. He is passionate about helping others and has been on medical missions to Vietnam, Ecuador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala and Haiti.
CNY doctor brings Marcellus student to Honduras for ultimate learning experience
Father, daughter tell Marcellus Board of Education about medical mission trip to Haiti
Marcellus freshman recounts her experience traveling to Haiti
Dr. Locastro is a member in good-standing with the following professional societies:
