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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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