Dr. Castillo, or more commonly referred to as Dr. Andy, is the co-owner and Medical Director of M.D. Laser Studio and married to Dr. Rebecca Appleton Castillo.
He is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive dermatological and surgical training. His education includes a BS from the University of Maryland, an MD degree from Wake Forest University, and both an M.B.A. and Certificate in Health Care Management from Duke University Fuqua School of Business. While serving in the United States Army as a flight surgeon he also successfully completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery research fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Andy contributes heavily in the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery participating on multiple committees and their preceptor program. He, along with his wife and partner Dr. Appleton Castillo, regularly teach continuing medical education courses on BOTOX®, dermal fillers and PRP (platelet rich plasma). 
His creativity doesn't end with enhancing patients or teaching. He currently holds two patents and is constantly inventing new products. His other businesses include Carolina Passport Health and DeNovo Aesthetics.
In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family of eight, coaching lacrosse and performing DIY projects.

Dr. Appleton is the co-owner of M.D. Laser Studio and married to Dr. Castillo.. Dr. Appleton is a board-certified family physician, a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and a member of the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery. She earned a B.S. from Duke and M.S. from the University of Maryland. After earning her master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Dr. Appleton earned her M.D. at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She practiced family medicine in Lake Norman for almost 20 years, focusing on women’s health, dermatology, and office procedures. At this time, Dr. Appleton contributes extensively to all three of the businesses, but focuses mainly on De Novo Aesthetics. This allows her flexibility to run their busy home while supervising a dedicated team of nurse injectors in the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas. In addition, she leads the treatments at M.D. Laser Studio for feminine rejuvenation. When she isn’t working or caring for their six children and her elderly mother, she enjoys running, gardening, and anything involving their furry family members. For more information about De Novo Aesthetics visit denovoaesthetics.com

Ashley is a New Jersey native and made the move to the Lake Norman area around a year ago to be closer to family.  She completed her aesthetic training at Innovate Salon Academy in South Plainfield, New Jersey. However, she wanted to pursue the medical side of aesthetics and came to work at
M.D. Laser Studio to study under Dr. Andy and the other providers. Motivated and determined she has completed all her training and is our in-house medical esthetician. When Ashley is not working at M.D. Laser Studio she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.

Madison is a licensed esthetician who was born and raised in North Carolina. She attended school in Wilmington, NC where she received her degree in Hospitality Management. After moving back to the Lake Norman area, she decided to pursue her passion in corrective skin care. She attended the V Tran Beauty School in Charlotte, NC where she became passionate about medical aesthetics.  Striving to build personal connections with clients and learn about their individualized skin concerns set her apart and we are lucky to have her on staff. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as loving on her sweet Bernedoodle, Milo.