The Surgeons
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Manuel E. Castro MD, PhD, FACS |
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Designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
Dr. Manuel E. Castro is a bariatric surgeon with 17 years of experience who is Board-Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has performed over 2400 weight loss surgeries. Dr. Castro is proficient in laparoscopic surgery and utilizes it to perform the Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and both Adjustable Gastric Bands (Lap-Band® & the REALIZE Band). He also specializes in "Band to Sleeve" revisions.
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OUR LATEST NEWS
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Upcoming Informational Meetings |
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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.
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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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At New Beginnings Surgical Group, Dr. Manuel Castro and his team are proud to provide expert weight loss surgery and follow-up care in an environment where you can expect quality service, compassionate care and personal respect. We know that sustained weight loss is a tough challenge when you're morbidly obese, Dr. Castro and the staff of New Beginnings Surgical Group are committed to providing the highest level of patient care every step of the way.
Our mission is to offer a "Center of Excellence" program with a multidisciplinary approach to provide safe weight loss surgery and compassionate care for severely obese patients. We strive to help each patient achieve improved health & quality of life and prolong their lifespan.
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Register Online for a Consultation with Dr. Castro |
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Click Here to register for your consultation with DR. CASTRO. Your registration and insurance verification are FREE.
When you register, please be as thorough as possible. It is especially important to list your insurance ID and group numbers, medications, health issues, etc.
Once your registration is complete, our office will verify your insurance to determine if weight loss surgery is a covered benefit and what your insurance provider will require for surgery approval. Our office will then contact you to schedule your private consultation with Dr. Castro.
If weight loss surgery is not a covered benefit, we will inform you of our self pay or cash options. Please call our office if you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process.
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We present opportunities for prospective patients to meet Dr. Castro prior to their bariatric consultation. These FREE meetings are conducted by Dr. Castro on a regular basis in our office. We encourage our guests to ask him questions about weight loss surgery, the risks and benefits of the different procedures, how will bariatric surgery help them or a loved one, recovery time, or any other questions they may have about bariatric surgery and life after surgery.We encourage you to bring a guest.
Meet Dr. Castro on Tuesday at 5:30 pm on:
August 9th, September 20th, October 11th, November 8th, December 13th and January 10th(2012)
Seating is limited. Please call 214-948-0475 to reserve your seat.
LOCATION ADDRESS:
*New Beginnings Surgical Group: 221 W. Colorado Blvd, Pavilion II, Suite 740
Meet Dr. Castro at the FREE Baylor Informational Weight Loss Surgery seminars:
September 13th, October 26th and December 7th.
Seminars will be held at 6pm at Baylor Weight Loss Surgery Program, 9101 N. Central Expressway, 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75231. Check in begins at 5:45pm. For more information, call 214-948-0475.
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Our Self Pay Fees & Discounted CASH Pricing. |
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GASTRIC SLEEVE: $12,532, GASTRIC BYPASS: $19,115, BAND-2-SLEEVE REVISION: $15,277, LAPBAND/REALIZE BAND: $9724.
Our self pay prices include the surgeon's fees, hospital and anesthesia, pre-op testing (blood work, EKG and chest x-ray), your hospital stay (if Gastric Bypass or Sleeve. Lapband is outpatient procedure). These prices are for self paying patients (no insurance). We also offer discounted cash prices for all the above listed procedures. CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION, 214-948-0475.
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Specializing in Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery |
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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 Sleeve and Gastric Bypass, the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Bands (Lap-Band® and REALIZE Band. We also specialize in Band 2 Sleeve revisions.
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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The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer |
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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.
Click here to view the video |
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