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The Surgeons

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 16 years of experience who is Board-Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has performed over 2000 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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TESTIMONIALS

My deepest appreciation...

Dear Dr Castro.
My deepest appreciation for all you did for me! From a very grateful size 6. Thank you!     E.R.

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WHY NOT GO WITH THE BEST???
IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY LOOKING FOR A BARIATRIC SURGEON, WHY NOT GO WITH THE BEST??? I did a lot of research before I chose my Dr. I attended his seminar twice, and asked him many questions before I made an appt with him. I was amazed at the speed in which his office staff gets things done!!
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SEMINARS & SUPPORT
UPCOMING SEMINAR DATES Print
Class/Event Name Location Date & Time
Are You Thinking About Weight Loss Surgery?  – Dr. Manuel E. Castro New Beginnings Surgical Group Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 6PM
Learn How Can Weight Loss Surgery Help You  – Dr. Manuel E. Castro Harris Methodist -Southlake Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 6PM
Get The Facts About Weight Loss Surgery  – Dr. Manuel E. Castro Hitt-Methodist Dallas Medical Center Saturday, May 22, 2010 @  10AM
Learn How Can Weight Loss Surgery Help You  – Dr. Manuel E. Castro Harris Methodist -Southlake Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 6PM
Are You Thinking About Weight Loss Surgery?  – Dr. Manuel E. Castro New Beginnings Surgical Group Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 6PM
Are You Ready For Weight Loss Surgery? - Dr. Manuel E. Castro Baylor Medical Center @ Carrollton Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 10AM

LOCATION ADDRESSES:
*New Beginnings Surgical Group: 221 W. Colorado Blvd, Pavilion II, Suite 740 (in Methodist Dallas Medical Center). Please call 214-948-0475 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited.

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Informational Meetings: Print

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 in our office and at the different facilities where he operates. All the seminars are free and we encourage you to bring a guest!  

The public is invited to attend. Please call 214-948-0475 to reserve your seat.

 Dates  Location     Time
Call our office for an updated schedule or see Upcoming Seminar dates on our home page or under Seminars & Support    
     
     
     
     
     

 

 
Support Group Meetings: Print

Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton: Support Group for patients pre-surgery to 12 months post surgery is held on the 1st Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm-8:30pm in Conference Rm. 1A/B at Baylor Medical Center. For more information please call Karen Baumann, 972-394-2334. Upcoming Dates are June 8, July 6, August 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec 7.

"Back on Track" Support group at Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton for weight loss surgery patients 1 year and beyond. The support group will be held on the 4th Thursday of every month,6:30pm-8:30pm in Conference Room 1. Upcoming dates are May 27, June 24, Juy 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov.-no meeting, and Dec. 23 .

Methodist Dallas Medical Center: Support group is held the third Tuesday every month, from 6pm-7:30pm, at the Weiss Auditorium at the Methodist Dallas Medical Center campus. Park in Garage A, enter on the second floor, take the elevator to the first floor and follow the signs to the Weiss Auditorium. Upcoming dates are May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14 (Holiday Celebration at Hitt Auditorium). 

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center:  Support Group  is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm in Conference Room C.  Upcoming dates are June 1, July 6,  Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec 14 in Dallas for holiday celebration.

There is no cost for these support group sessions. We encourage you to bring your spouse, friend or loved one. Persons interested in surgery are also welcome to attend. For more information call New Beginnings Surgical Group, 214-948-0475.