New Beginnings Surgical Group - Dr.Manuel E. Castro MD, PhD, FACS , Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve, Lap-Band Surgery

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Manuel E. Castro MD, PhD, FACS

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

Dr. Manuel E. 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 1900 weight loss surgeries. 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 specializes in "Band to Sleeve" revisions.

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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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CASH PRICES - GASTRIC SLEEVE $12,200, LAP-BAND $9,500, GASTRIC BYPASS $18,700

Prices are for cash-paying patients and are available for a limited time. Financing options are available. Regular Gastric Sleeve price is $13,200. Please note there are processing fees for credit card payments. Call our office for more information.

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If you are thinking about weight loss surgery, let Dr. Manuel E. Castro of New Beginnings Surgical Group, help you take control of obesity. New Beginnings Surgical Group is dedicated exclusively to bariatric surgery and the care of morbidly obese patients. 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, Forest Park Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton, Harris-Methodist at Southlake, in Plano at Prestonwood Surgery Center and in Mansfield at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.

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.

The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer

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State-by-State Obesity Rankings

These are the states with the highest percentage of obese adults:

1. Mississippi, 30.6% obese (last year's rank: 1)
2. West Virginia, 29.8% obese (last year's rank: 3)
3. Alabama, 29.4% obese (last year's rank: 2)
4. Louisiana, 28.2% obese (last year's rank: 4)
5. (tie for 5th) South Carolina, 27.8% obese (last year's rank: tied for 8th)
5. (tie for 5th) Tennessee, 27.8% obese (last year's rank: 6)