Lauren Castillo Reyes, PA-C
Undergrad: Undergrad: Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.
Graduate School: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Professional areas of Interest: Preventative medicine, nutrition and mindfulness, mental health and empowering patients through patient education.
Are you fluent in Spanish? No. Actively learning as she recently took a big step toward it by completing a medical Spanish immersion program in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Biography:
Originally from a border town in Texas, Lauren brings a blend of southern warmth and commitment to community focused care. Her path in medicine led her to the east coast, where she earned her PA degree at Temple University in Philadelphia—one of the nation’s leading global medical hubs. Before starting PA school, she gained invaluable frontline experience working at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lauren’s journey has taken her from the sun-soaked South, through the fast-paced East Coast, and now to the serene beauty of Chelan, nestled in the Cascade Mountains—a place she’s proud to now call home. She sees this next chapter as an opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, while embracing everything this incredible community has to offer.
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Hobbies: (“What I do for fun”)
I enjoy yoga, Pilates, backpacking, exploring new cuisines, dancing, live music, and being anywhere in nature but especially in the water.
What attracted you to CVCH?
As a NHSC Scholar, Lauren has long been passionate about serving in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Her connection to this work is deeply personal—having once been a patient at an FQHC herself, she’s now come full circle, giving back to a community much like the one that once supported her.
Lauren is deeply committed to providing inclusive, empathetic care and understanding patients from all walks of life. CVCH’s mission and values resonate with her own, making it the perfect place to grow as a provider and make a meaningful impact.