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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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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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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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Specializing in Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Print

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.

Weight Loss Surgery may be for you if your Body Mass Index or BMI is greater than 40 kg/m2 or if your BMI is more than 35 kg/m2 and you suffer from serious medical problems. If your BMI is less than 35 kg/m2 you are not a candidate for bariatric surgery at present time. 

These operations used for weight loss provide you with a tool to increase your ability to lose weight and keep it off. Our goal is that with the help of surgery you will develop a new lifestyle necessary for successful weight loss. These lifestyle changes include maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program for life. Other contributors to success include attendance to support group meetings and long-term follow up with your physician. In addition, for the best results of surgery, it is very important to have a comprehensive medical, psychological, dietary and exercise evaluation and instruction before surgery.

We are located on the campus of Methodist Dallas Medical Center and we routinely utilize their resources for better outcomes of surgery. Methodist’s commitment to higher quality care, excellent service and large array of resources ensures that you’ll receive the care you deserve. We are close to downtown Dallas and our services are conveniently provided to the population of north central Texas region.