Dr. Jose Castaneda???

Has anyone heard good or bad about Dr Casaneda?  Thanks, Mary

Sorry, I have never heard of him.

Be really careful about going to doctors that are not common names in the US bariatric community.  There are booking agencies signing up anyone and everyone that is cheap regardless if they are any good or not.

Not sure which procedure you are considering but if you look on my profile you will see how to research Mexican surgeons.

Hi,

I'm new to this site, but I had Lap Band surgery in 2006.  Unfortunately, the Lap Band isn't the correct surgery for me.  I did not lose anywhere near the weight I needed to lose.  So, after researching my options I've decided to have revision surgery and a duodenal switch.  Since I do not have insurance that will pay for the surgery, I have elected to go to Mexico for these procedures.  I had almost settled on Dr. Jose Castaneda Cruz, but I am now getting cold feet after reading your Blog (March 2009 post), I'm having doubts abuout that decision.

My question(s) is, can you provide me with any additional guidiance on Mexican surgeons who would be the best at revision surgery along with performing the duodenal switch?

Thanks you.

Hi Kacie,

My name is Peter Fraga, I haven't check in the OH site for some time, cuase I have been pretty busy.  Anyway,  I don't know if you had your surgery yet or not.  But I had a RyN with Dr  .  Jose Castaneda in Guadalajara in May 26, 2010.  And my comment about Dr. Jose A. Castaneda, is that he is a great Doctor.  I had no problem and he keeps in touch with me constantly.  I have his cell, email and even his MSN chat.  Any problems or questions that come up, I first ask him and then go to my regular Doctor.  Lots of time he tells me that I need to go to aregular Doctor, that it has nothing to do,  even before I take any pills I have asked him about it and the absorbtion of the pill and he takes the time to explain (again) . 

First let me say that (I am not Gay), but that Doctor and this operation has changed my life and I really admire him.  I have talked to him, because he does very little advertising and let himself be known.  He wants to do a better job this year.  I have asked him about some people, and their conditions and he has told me upfront that they are very risky and he won't do the operation.

He is frank, upfront, and I feel very honest.  If you haven;t done the operation, and would like to go with Dr. Castaneda, let him know that I have referred you.  I am working on getting my father in laws operation and trust him fully. 



Thanks,

Peter Fraga
[email protected]

I've been trying to find the same info--is this through Med Journeys?  Is it Castaneda Cruz?  I wish I could find out info on some of the Drs.  No one seems to repy to my questions.  I was also looking at Mexicalli Health Care with Marcos Sarinana or Jorge Maytorena.  Have you heard of either of them? 

Hi,
I had surgery Gastric Bypass with Dr. Castaneda in Guadalajara on May 26, 2010.
I can say I was where you are a month ago and half ago.

You can email me directly with any questions.  My email is [email protected]

The experience I had was great, I recommend Dr. Castaneda has a Dr. his bedside manner is kind and understanding.  

We are still in contact and he follows up with you as often as you would like.  I wirte him with questions which he responds quickly and honestly.

Thanks,

Peter Fraga

I had my surgery done by Dr. Zapata and he is one of the surgeons listed on this website. For more information go to www.ready4achange.com. He is a wonderful surgeon and I'm very happy I had it done by him. Good luck Mary!

 hi !

I was patient of dr. castañeda and I can to send information about him, actually had this web site www.surgeryofweight.com

Hi Mary, Dr Castaneda, practices in  Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in Mexico and Medical Tourism Corporation manages his patient co-ordination. I suggest that for more information view his resume at the below link:

http://www.medicaltourismco.com/mexico-hospitals/surgeon-bio/dr-jose-antonio-castaneda-cruz.php

He has training from Barcelona Medical Center and US.

Wish you the very best!

Hi,

I had Gastric Bypass with Dr. Castaneda un May 26, 2010 in Guadalajara.  I had a very good experience and would recommend him.

Any questions please email me directly at:  [email protected]

Hope this helps.

Peter Fraga