Dr. Francisco Javier del Castillo

About Dr. Francisco Javier del Castillo

What is Dr. Francisco Javier del Castillo?

Francisco Javier del Castillo, FACOG, MD, runs a practice in Brownsville, Texas. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and he has over 35 years of experience in women's health and holistic medicine. The practice lists three services: acupuncture, medical weight loss and hypnosis. Its contact page still describes gynecologic care such as well-woman exams.

Its own descriptions of what it does now do not match. A footer on its pages says he focuses exclusively on acupuncture and hypnosis, while the weight loss section still describes a medical weight loss program. Ask which is current before you book.

The weight loss program is described as giving individual attention from the start. Its weight loss section presents hypnosis as an assist to diet, behavioral therapy, counseling and exercise. The practice does not name the medications it uses.

It has offices in two locations, both in Brownsville. It serves patients across Cameron County, including Port Isabel, Los Fresnos, San Benito and Harlingen. Zoom appointments are available, and hypnosis sessions can be booked online. In its own words: Offer flexible morning, lunchtime and evening appointments M-Th

This listing is for its Brownsville office at 4008 Paredes Line Rd., Suite 2B (second floor).

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices or a consultation fee. It does not say whether a monthly fee, if there is one, includes medication.

It accepts Care Credit, major credit cards, cash and checks. Its contact page mentions flexible, no-interest payment plans. It does not say whether it takes insurance. No membership terms or cancellation rules are published.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which of the two Brownsville offices you would be booked into, and when that office is open. Hours are published for only one of them.

Ask whether Dr. del Castillo prescribes for the weight loss program himself, and whether you would be seen in person or over Zoom.

Ask which medications the program uses, and whether they are brand-name or compounded.

Ask whether the program fee covers the medication, lab work and follow-up visits, and what each one costs. Ask whether insurance is billed at all.

Ask whether the footer's statement about acupuncture and hypnosis means the weight loss program has ended. Ask how a program or membership is cancelled.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want acupuncture or hypnosis paid out of pocket from a physician trained in obstetrics and gynecology, or if you want a medical weight loss program and can get clear answers on medication, cost and who prescribes before you pay. If a published price and named medications matter to you, get those answers before you book.

Sources: drdelcastillo.com/weight-loss, drdelcastillo.com/contact-us, drdelcastillo.com/meet-the-team

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