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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

I flew from El Paso to Dallas
Dr. Castro came across as a very caring pyhsician. That was my initial impression and has not changed. I am from El Paso,Tx but I flew to Dallas, Tx to have him operate on me. He had done my sister's surgery three months prior and I had full trust in him. No other surgeon satisfied me and after my sister's great recovery and success, I had to go to him. 
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I loved Dr Castro the moment I met him
I loved Dr Castro the moment I met him. He seems so kind and warm hearted as well as knowledgable. His staff was great and very helpful too.
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Manuel E. Castro MD, PhD, FACS Print

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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.

When surgery becomes necessary to control your weight and improve your health, you need an experienced surgeon you can trust. A surgeon who cares for you before, during and after surgery. Dr. Manuel E. Castro dedicates 100% of his practice to bariatric surgery and the care of morbidly obese patients. He has performed over 1900 weight loss surgery procedures.

Bariatric Procedures Performed by Dr. Castro:

1. Laparoscopic Gastric Band - Lap Band and the Realize band.
2. Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, Sleeve Gastrectomy.
3. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
4. Revisional Bariatric surgery and follow-up of weight loss surgery patients.
5. Removal of the Lap Band.
6. Lap Band to Gastric Sleeve Conversion.
7. Lap Band Fills.
8. Specializing in patients with failure of the Lap Band and Surgical options for failure of the lap band.

Manuel E. Castro-Arreola, MD, PhD, FACS 

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

Practice:

Dr. Castro is a bariatric surgeon with 16 years of experience.He has performed over 1900 weight loss surgeries. He is the president and medical director of New Beginnings Surgical Group. 

New Beginnings Surgical Group

Southwest Surgeons for Obesity

El Paso Surgical Associates

Fellowship:

University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Surgical Critical Care
1992-1993

Residency:

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Pontiac, Michigan
General Surgery
1986-1992

Advanced Degree:

University of Alberta
Degree: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Ph.D., Experimental Surgery
1983-1986

Academic Appointments:

Texas Tech University School of Medicine
El Paso, Texas

Assistant Clinical Professor; Director, Trauma Program
1994-1996

Licensure:

Licensed in the states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Mexico

Board Certifications:

Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery 1993

Diplomate of the American Board of Surgical Critical Care 1993

Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations:

Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton

Methodist Dallas & Mansfield Medical Centers

Prestonwood Surgery Center in Plano 

Professional Societies:
American College of Surgeons, 1988-present   
Society of Critical Care Medicine, 1995-present.   
Texas Medical Association, 1996-present.   
American Society for Bariatric Surgery, 2001-present.

Languages Spoken:
Fluent in ENGLISH and SPANISH