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The Surgeon

Manuel E. Castro  MD, PhD, FACS 

Designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Dr. Castro is a bariatric surgeon with 16 years of experience who is Board-Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has performed over 1600 weight loss surgeries. His practice, New Beginnings Surgical Group is dedicated exclusively to bariatric surgery and the care of morbidly obese patients. Dr. Castro is proficient in laparoscopic surgery and utilizes it to perform the Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band® & the REALIZE Band), the Gastric Bypass and the Gastric Sleeve. He also performs revisional weight loss surgery and follow-up of weight loss surgery patients.

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Weight Loss Surgery Saves Lives
Research Shows Fewer Deaths from Diabetes, Heart Disease & Cancer                                     
By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Medical News
Aug. 22, 2007 -- Weight loss surgery is known to help severely obese people shed pounds and lower their risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity-related diseases. Now two landmark studies show that the surgery also saves lives.
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The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer

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GASTRIC SLEEVE $11,990, LAP-BAND $9,990, GASTRIC BYPASS $18,000

Prices are for self-paying patients and are available for a limited time. Financing options are available.  There will be a processing fee for credit card payments. Call our office for more information.

 
Welcome to Our Website

If you are thinking about weight loss surgery, let Dr. Manuel E. Castro and New Beginnings Surgical Group, PA, help you take control of obesity.  We know that sustained weight loss is a tough challenge when you're morbidly obese. Our team is committed to providing you the highest level of patient care every step of the way. Dr. Castro operates in Dallas at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, in Plano at the Prestonwood Surgery Center, in Mansfield at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and in Carrollton at Trinity Medical Center.

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Could Surgery Be a Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?
Twenty-four million Americans live with type 2 diabetes, but doctors are increasingly convinces that some diabetics may soon be able to have one relatively safe operation and, within hours, not be a diabetic anymore.

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Upcoming Informational Meetings

New Beginnings Surgical Group will play an important role in supporting your progress and success through pre- and post-operative education programs.  We present informational sessions where the problem of morbid obesity and its treatment is discussed in detail. These informational meetings are conducted by Dr. Castro on a regular basis at New Beginnings Surgical Group, Methodist Dallas, Charlton, and Mansfield Medical Centers and Trinity Medical Center. 

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Specializing in Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

When you suffer with the problem of morbid obesity you want to have a more normal life. You want to use less medication for the many medical problems caused by obesity. You want to have less pain. You want to be able to play with your children or grandchildren. You want to “fit” in. Fit in the movie theater seat, fit in the airplane seat, fit in the restaurant booth. You want to have a better life.

At New Beginnings Surgical Group we offer the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band or the Lap-Band® System and the Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve. 

Severe obesity affects your health, your lifestyle and your ability to relate to others. Bariatric surgery is a highly successful long-term treatment for the problem of severe obesity, the associated diseases related to morbid obesity and the related issues of quality of life.

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