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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 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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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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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.

New Beginnings Surgical Group has developed a comprehensive weight loss program that actively utilizes the services of dieticians/nutritionists, counselors, exercise physiologists, and other specialists to create an all-inclusive program of care.  

Dr Castro offers the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band or the Lap-Band® System and the REALIZE Band and the Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve. He also performs revisional weight loss surgery and follow-up of weight loss surgery patients whose surgery was done elsewhere. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, is designated Center of Excellence in bariatric surgery and holds active membership with the American Society for Bariatric Surgeons.