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Maria L. Castro-Jimenez, NP

Maria L. Castro-Jimenez, NP

Primary Care

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Primary Care - Spencerport

42 Nichols Street, Suite 10
Spencerport, NY 14559

About Me

Education and Training
Lola received her master’s degree
in nursing from the University
of Rochester School of Nursing.

Philosophy
Lola’s approach to patient care
is based on respect and education.
She believes that when the
provider and patient fully understand the other...
Education and Training
Lola received her master’s degree
in nursing from the University
of Rochester School of Nursing.

Philosophy
Lola’s approach to patient care
is based on respect and education.
She believes that when the
provider and patient fully understand the other’s
perspective, the relationship will be mutually beneficial.
Special Interests
Lola has special interests in Preventative Health
and Nutrition.

On a Personal Note
Lola enjoys learning new languages. She can fluently
speak Spanish and French and is currently learning
Chinese. She also enjoys salsa dancing and reading.

Certified Specialties

Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Adult - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Credentials

Education

MS | University of Rochester. Nurse Practitioner. 2018

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Maria Castro Jimenez, NP!Very thorough, caring, explained directions well

Feb 25, 2024

5.0 stars

Lola always takes time to thoughtfully figure out any of my health concerns. She is positive, friendly, patient and thorough. She Is quick with her responses to my questions on MyChart messages. I always prefer to be seen by Lola.

Feb 23, 2024

4.6 stars

Lola was great.

Feb 22, 2024

5.0 stars

Lola is very thorough - both times I've had her during absence of my regular doctor.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0 stars

Spent time to listen to my concerns and discuss them with me.

Feb 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Caring health group and does their best to accommodate.

Feb 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Everything was good

Feb 08, 2024

4.2 stars

This provider always ans. my questions.

Feb 06, 2024

5.0 stars

I was very pleased with my experience with this practice

Jan 29, 2024

5.0 stars

Lola Listens and understands me. She has very good explanations about everything

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

Lola always on top of my medical concerns.

Jan 18, 2024

5.0

Maria Lola Castro-Jimenez is the best! She motivates me to be healthier. She explains things so well

Dec 27, 2023

5.0

Love Lola!

Dec 27, 2023

5.0

She listened to my concerns and took positive action.

Dec 26, 2023

5.0

This provider and the staff In the office were all incredibly friendly and helpful.

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Lola - friendly, courteous, attentive, knowledgeable, and thoroughAll of the receptionists - friendly and helpful with paperwork

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

[...] Was a helpful experience

Dec 13, 2023

5.0

Very happy with my visit with Lola She is very kind and really helped me improve my health. I highly recommend her & will be asking for her for any of my further appointments.

Dec 13, 2023

5.0

Lola always provides the best care possible which is why both my partner and I have been seeing her since Dr. Miraloglu left. She listens to, and truly cares about her patients. I never feel rushed and always feel heard.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Provider should be willing to listen to patient especially if knowledgeable in care and field of medicine.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Lola is awesome and on top of our health.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Lola was great!

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Lola ALWAYS listens to me.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Lola is the best!

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

I find the whole Team at Spencerport URMC Primary Care always very welcoming.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

It great

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

She was great

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

I switched to this physician several years ago. Dr. Lighthouse and Lola are strong patient advocates and whole heartedly treat the patient above the condition.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

This is the first time I have received a poor level of treatment

Dec 06, 2023

2.2

Maria Castro-Jimenez, NP needs to [...] listen to the pt.

Dec 06, 2023

My experience was very educational

Sep 27, 2023

5.0

Maria Lola Castro-Jimenez deserves recognition for her thorough, caring and efficient care given!

Sep 24, 2023

5.0

Lola is one of the most informative, caring and effective health care providers I have ever had. Very pleased with her and the care I get at this office.

Sep 24, 2023

5.0

Good

Sep 11, 2023

5.0

I was very thankful that I was able to get a prescription for a cream to help heal the rash on my legs

Sep 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent experience

Sep 08, 2023

5.0

Lola is wonderful!!

Sep 08, 2023

5.0

Everyone in this office is wonderfulAll of the people working Iin this office are wonderful!

Aug 26, 2023

5.0

I had a wonderful experience with Maria Lola Castro Jimenez NP this time around and in the past. I honestly wish she was my primary care doctor instead. She is knowledgeable and responds quick making a patient feel cared for and calm in while you are not feeling well. She is not rude and she talks with respect unlike I have experienced with other providers. I'm grateful it was her that took care of me and is taking care of me through this painful experience.

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

Definitely the NP Maria Lola Castro Jimenez!!! She is the best in that office!

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

Everyone was polite and helpful

Aug 24, 2023

5.0

Always a pleasure coming there even when not feeling well.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

The staff and my provider are always courtesy on top of their game.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

I am always pleased with my overall experiences.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

Lola is very thorough and caring when evaluating a concern. I am always relaxed a confident in her knowledge and expertise.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

Always good.

Aug 11, 2023

5.0

Maria Lola Castro Jimenez - always good care given

Aug 06, 2023

5.0

Have always been pleased with care and service at Strong in Spencerport and with Maria Lola Castro Jimenez

Aug 06, 2023

5.0

This Drs office is good

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

Lola always listens & explains things clearly

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

Lola is very caring & easy to talk to and explains what's going on. Quick response always on my chart & in office. Dr. Bloom is the same way. Would highly recommend this practice.

Jul 27, 2023

5.0

My care provider and the entire staff are professional, thorough, respectful, genuinely care about me and my well being. I always leave the office feeling very well served.

Jul 24, 2023

5.0

I was very impressed with the thoroughness of Lola's knowledge of my health and appreciated her clues to make minor self help improvements.

Jul 21, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with this provider.

Jul 21, 2023

5.0

The entire care team was polite and professional.

Jun 29, 2023

5.0

Lola is the best caring doctor I have ever had. Very professional

Jun 23, 2023

5.0

Very helpful explaining allergies to me.

Jun 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Daniel Lighthouse (Excellent) and Maria Lola Castro-Jimenez (Excellent)

Jun 19, 2023

5.0

Lola was very caring and took her time explaining things. She was wonderful

Jun 17, 2023

5.0

Lola is an excellent health care provider!!

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Lola is thoughtful & caring.

Jun 13, 2023

5.0

Maria Lola Castro-Jimenez - excellent all around.

Jun 13, 2023

5.0

Lola listens and answers the questions so that they are easy to understand

Jun 10, 2023

5.0

[...] At this point in time I only want to see Lola [...]

Jun 10, 2023

5.0

Lola - she listens and is not afraid to answer any question. I have confidence in her.

Jun 10, 2023

5.0

NP Lola is GREAT. Penny the receptionist was GREAT!

May 29, 2023

5.0

Always had a great experience.

May 18, 2023

5.0

[...] Lola has been my cheerleader during my weight loss in the past year! 60#.

May 18, 2023

5.0

Lola Jimenez always listens & gives great advice, feedback & care whenever I have an appt. or question.

May 17, 2023

5.0

Lola is great.

May 10, 2023

5.0

One of the best experiences I have ever had with a care provider

May 08, 2023

5.0

She is a wonderful, smart, and compassionate provider

May 08, 2023

5.0

[...] my app with Lola went very well she is caring and through.

May 06, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit with this provider. I liked my "old" provider, but he has moved on. I had initial concerns about having to see someone new but these concerns were quickly alleviated during the visit with her overall service. Lola is a great listener and her notes on this visit were impeccable. Highly impressed.

May 04, 2023

5.0

[...] My new provider is great. [...]

May 04, 2023

5.0

Everyone at this practice was very helpful and pleasant.

Apr 23, 2023

5.0

Lola Castro is friendly. [...]

Apr 17, 2023

5.0

Happy to go there!

Apr 17, 2023

5.0

I am definitely NOT the easiest patient. Lola has successfully coordinated all my services under one umbrella. I changed all my doctors from [...] to U of R. My health is finally stable. Lola is helping me understand the aches & pains as I get older.

Apr 14, 2023

5.0

This office is amazing. I easily get in for injuries or illness. I also get thorough physicals yearly.

Apr 14, 2023

5.0

[...] everyone at that office are very good very professional very courteous.

Mar 25, 2023

5.0

I have met other doctors in the office on occasion and as I stated before the doctor's nurses and phone texts are very professional very courteous and extremely knowledgeable thank you very much for offering such a wonderful atmosphere and courteous people. At this location extremely happy with my primary office and the people there.

Mar 25, 2023

5.0

LOLA was professional, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and informative.

Mar 20, 2023

5.0

This visit did not need any improvement. Lola addressed all my concerns and more. She was very compassionate and spent more time with me, as her patient after me had cancelled. She not only discussed my medical needs but had suggestions to assist me in helping to take care of myself,as a caregiver for my spouse who has Alzheimers.

Mar 04, 2023

5.0

I have not had a 360 experience from a doctor in many years and I have found this quality in Lola, NP. She treats the whole person, not only medically and physically, but realizes how the person's mental state affects those conditions. I am grateful.

Mar 04, 2023

5.0

Lola was awesome as always and the receptionists were friendly and very nice.

Feb 20, 2023

5.0

[...] I'm very happy and satisfied with Dr. Lola.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

[...] I'm able to always get an appointment along with my mother. [...] Lola cares. [...]

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

"Everything is good".

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

Everyone is so professional. LOLA is a amazing doctor! SHE is so humble, genuine. considered, kind, confident, empathetic.

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

You all are great. Thank you.

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

Lola Castro-Jimenez is always wondering to work with, very helpful, knowledgeable, answers any questions simply and completely.

Feb 04, 2023

5.0

I was very pleased in the quickness of the response to my concerns.

Jan 30, 2023

5.0

Lola Castro-Jiminez, N.P. Took excellent care of me. She provided a great treatment plan and her explanations of how I should take my blood pressure at home was very clear. Providing confidence in my treatment is as important as the medicine.

Jan 29, 2023

5.0

Excellent visit

Jan 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent experience

Jan 18, 2023

5.0

Lola was my doctor on record today, must say all the staff were very courtesy and show lots of respect.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Everything was quiet a pleasure to be there.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Lola - She is easy to relate to and listens to any questions or concerns.I like her as she is easy to talk to and shows that she really cares!!!!

Dec 08, 2022

5.0

Doc Lola is the best provider I have ever had - hands down. [...]

Dec 07, 2022

5.0

The office runs very smoothly. I wouldn't change a thing.

Oct 29, 2022

5.0

Lola, she is goes above and beyond to help me understand and explain what I have or need to know. She takes the time to give me the information that I need to help myself, to better myself. At my last visit she noticed that something was wrong and she did an anxiety test me and it was very high, she took the time to ask me questions and gave me information so I can help myself as well the information for therapy. I appreciate her very much, she really cares.

Oct 29, 2022

5.0

There is nothing I can say that you can improve my experience.

Oct 29, 2022

5.0

Lola is always very knowledgeable and accomodating- excellent at what she does.

Oct 27, 2022

5.0

Lola Castro. Very caring, thorough and respectful.

Oct 26, 2022

5.0

NP Lola was wonderful.caring, pleasant, informative and took enough time that I did not feel rushed.

Oct 19, 2022

5.0

Both this provider and my regular GP Dr. Kempt have been great.

Oct 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Lola was very good and attentive

Oct 05, 2022

5.0

NP Jimenez is excellent. She is thorough answers all questions so I understand.

Sep 25, 2022

5.0

[...] the visit was very helpful.

Sep 17, 2022

5.0

Lola- great listener, positive attitude and cares about her patients accomplishments. For me, weight loss of 20 pounds In four months. She always Encouraged me!

Aug 27, 2022

4.2

All very good as is.

Aug 26, 2022

5.0

Lola is great! So is Dr. Montalbo.

Aug 19, 2022

5.0

During this difficult illness, Lola has been exceptionally understanding and helpful!

Aug 13, 2022

5.0

Lola is very good at what she does.

Aug 06, 2022

5.0

RN Lola who has treated me was very kind and understanding of my condition.

Aug 06, 2022

2.6

Get rid if Maria Lola

Jul 28, 2022

5.0

Lola is the best!!!!

Jul 24, 2022

5.0

The PA was very helpful and genuinely cared for the issues at hand

Jul 23, 2022

5.0

All good.

Jul 21, 2022

5.0

M. Lola Castro & Doctor Lighthouse is the best [...]

Jul 18, 2022

5.0

Lola is a saint! She has truly allowed me to feel comfortable about a doctor's office once again which has been a long time since. She really shows how she wants you to have preventive care and not just see the doctor when something is wrong.

Jun 28, 2022

5.0

Visit was ok, Lola is very thorough, explains things thoroughly. Is polite

Jun 23, 2022

5.0

Lola is the BEST, she helps me with my problems and she motivates me to live healthier. She's my health Coach!!

Jun 22, 2022

5.0

No one has yet called me about my X-ray results or blood work. Not happy about that at all

Jun 19, 2022

5.0

It was a good visit.

Jun 14, 2022

5.0

Lola a very patient & knowledgeable medical care giver. Calming & explains every thing so easily understood.

Jun 14, 2022

5.0

Maria "Lola" Castro-Jimenez, NP. I saw Robin Shaw for over twenty years and was more than satisfied with her. I've seen Lola three times now and I like and trust her as much as I did Robin.

Jun 07, 2022

5.0

[...] The visit was what you expect when dealing with professionals. The were knowledgeable, courteous and listened to what I had to say.

Jun 07, 2022

5.0

URMC Spencerport does a great job. I drive twenty miles from [...] to Spencerport and will continue to do so because of staff like Lola.

Jun 07, 2022

5.0

M. Lola Castro-Jimenez NP, goes above and beyond to make sure I understand everything and listens to my medical concerns. All the staff there deserves recognition.

Jun 06, 2022

5.0

[...] at this time, great services.

Jun 06, 2022

5.0

Maria PA, all of the front dest, check out and nurses in the office are outstanding!!!!

Jun 02, 2022

2.2

When she asked if I had been feeling depressed, she didn't give me a chance to answer. Just kept right on with her questions as if she already knew the answer

May 19, 2022

5.0

The Nurse Practitioner deserves special recognition for the service she provides. There is only one NP in this office.

May 11, 2022

5.0

The Nurse Practitioner provides quality care and have no recommendations for improvement at this time.

May 11, 2022

5.0

Lola was GREAT!!

May 05, 2022

5.0

Everything was great.

May 03, 2022

5.0

The lady, Maria L Castro, who took care of me was terrific. Cant get better! Gave a full explanation of what is needed to get better. She stopped and asked me what other questions I had. She did not cut me short which was great. Dr Montalbo is also very Good.

Apr 25, 2022

5.0

[...] everything great

Apr 15, 2022

5.0

Lola is absolutely wonderful!

Apr 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Montalbo is great and enjoy meeting him every year for check-up. Lola was awesome and has helped me change my daily habits and fix my issue.

Apr 05, 2022

Excellent in all sys: answering questions, suggestions etc

Mar 20, 2022

5.0

Maria Castro-Jimenez works hard, accurately & very professionally. I trust her with my care.

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

[...] all is great

Mar 12, 2022

5.0

Lola - she is so nice and understanding and shows empathy. She is personable

Mar 10, 2022

5.0

The nurse practitioner Lola was very friendly and took the time to explain my condition.

Mar 10, 2022

5.0

I like this office and wish there were more people like Lola

Mar 10, 2022

5.0

She was great and figured out my rash.

Feb 25, 2022

5.0

Lola is always friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. Always a good experience when I see her.

Feb 23, 2022

My health care providers are wonderful! They are easily accessed, respond quickly, are kind and very caring. They always respect my needs and opinions.

Feb 18, 2022