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Dr. Armando Castro, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Armando Castro, MD
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Dr. Armando Castro, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Rego Park, NY.
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Dr. Armando Castro, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 56
Rego Park, NY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Armando Castro, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Rego Park, NY.

About

Dr. Castro graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and completed a residency at New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Armando Castro, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Rego Park, NY. Dr. Castro currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with South Shore University Hospital. Dr. Castro has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Castro received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Castro's office accepts new patients. Dr. Castro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Castro is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Obesity
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Acid Reflux
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Diseases
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Meckel's Diverticulum
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Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Cancer Surgery
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Debridement
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagoscopy
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Muscle Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thyroid Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care
  • Oxford Health Plans
    Freedom
  • Passage HMO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • HIP Prime HMO
    Emblem Health
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • HealthFirst
    Pro Plans EPO
    Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plus Plans EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • National Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Humana
  • WellCare
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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    Blue Card PPO
  • MagnaCare
    MagnaCare PPO
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    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 St Vincents Catholic McHha Chha
    9525 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 575-9595
  2. 2 Office
    250 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 390-7100
  3. 3 Office
    5645 Main St Ste WLL-300, Flushing, NY 11355
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 445-0220

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Feb 02, 2021
Dr. Castro performed emergency surgery for me about eight years ago. Dr. Castro is just as attentive and concerned about my health today, as he was eight years ago.
Alice Cintio — Feb 02, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Armando Castro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Castro's profile.

Dr. Armando Castro, MD is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Armando Castro, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY