A funeral mass for Theodore J. Castele (ADL ’51, MED ’57), well known as “Dr. Ted,” will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park). Calling hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at The McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home (25620 Center Ridge Road, Westlake).
A 1951 graduate of Adelbert College, Castele returned to Western Reserve to earn a medical degree in 1957 and went on to specialize in radiology. After a residency at University Hospitals, he practiced at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, St. John West Shore Hospital, and Lutheran Hospital.
In 1975, “Dr. Ted” became the first physician in the country to air a regular feature on broadcast television. ABC affiliate WEWS Channel 5 initially planned to air his segment once a week, but Dr. Ted became so popular he began appearing every day. Over the next few decades, Dr. Ted made nearly a billion “video house calls.” He also hosted “Health Exchange” on Channel 5, a series of call-in programs where viewers could get expert answers to medical questions.
To learn more about Dr. Ted’s career and dedication to Case Western Reserve and to share your memories, visit case.edu/castele.