Maria Paula Castro Reales, MD

Biography

What do you love about Waterloo/Cedar Falls? I believe the people are the best part. Everyone is kind, caring and fun. It makes this place feel not so far from home.

What do you like to do during your time away from work? I love spending time with friends and my pups. Whether that's going out to eat, have a game night or just sitting on the floor and playing fetch.

Where's the most unusual or interesting place you've traveled? My favorite place to travel is Cartagena, Colombia. I can spend time with family, enjoy amazing beaches and have top-quality food from all over the world.

Who is your favorite singer or group/band? Imagine Dragons, Carlos Vives, Shakira and Cold Play.

When you were 5, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a young child, I would've said "nothing, because I'm not going to grow up."

Did you play any sports in high school? I did cheerleading and basketball. In college, I was a team manager for the women's basketball team.