Armando Castro Bariatric Surgeon MD

BACKGROUND

5 yr Experience

5 yr in Bariatrics

5 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

5 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

85% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

PERFORMS

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

ASSOCIATED WITH

Northwell Health Multi Specialty Medical Group
Hospital

WORKS WITH

John N. Afthinos, MD
Attending Surgeon

Allison Barrett
MD

Michael Drew
M.D., F.A.C.S.

Background

5 yr Experience

5 yr in Bariatrics

5 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

5 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

85% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

Performs

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Associated With

Northwell Health Multi Specialty Medical Group
Hospital

Works With

John N. Afthinos, MD
Attending Surgeon

Allison Barrett
MD

Michael Drew
M.D., F.A.C.S.

Years of Experience

Surgery After Residency: 5
Bariatric Surgery: 5
Laparoscopic Surgery: 5
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: 5

Practice Details

Reason for Min/Max Patient Age: Clinical
Removes Gallbladder? Sometimes

Procedures Performed

Method	Currently Performing	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversions	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Average O.R. Stay Time	Average Hospital Stay
LAP-BAND
Laparoscopic		200		4	5	0	1
Roux-en-Y
Open		5		0	5	0	2
Laparoscopic		300		3	5	120	2
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic

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