Overview

Gustavo Lopes, DO, FACOS, is a general and bariatric surgeon with the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and West Palm Beach. Dr. Lopes specializes in robotic/laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery including weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) and performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Lopes also specializes in hernia repair for hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, abdominal hernia, ventral hernia, incisional hernia, umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, as well as other general surgery procedures. In addition, Dr. Lopes is experienced in anti-reflux surgery, Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder surgery, foregut surgery and splenectomy. Dr. Lopes is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and on-staff at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL

Education

Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2004

Residency
RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
General Surgery Residency, 2004 – 2009

Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

NJ State License
2005- 2009

FL State License
2007 – 2028

Membership

American Osteopathic Association
American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

NPI #

1588863351

Specialties

Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, specializes in minimally invasive general surgery with expertise in laparoscopic hernia repair and the treatment of obesity. He performs advanced procedures for ventral, umbilical, incisional, and inguinal hernias, as well as laparoscopic gallbladder removal, appendectomy, soft tissue tumor removal, skin and subcutaneous tissue excision, and tissue transfer. His practice focuses on treating hernias, gallbladder disease, obesity, and other abdominal conditions using modern surgical techniques.Dr. Lopes provides surgical care for patients with obesity and morbid obesity as part of a comprehensive weight management approach. While his practice emphasizes the treatment of obesity-related conditions, he also performs minimally invasive abdominal procedures that help improve overall health and quality of life. His patient-centered approach focuses on personalized treatment plans designed to support long-term wellness and successful outcomes.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Gustavo Lopes, DO, provides surgical care for patients with obesity and morbid obesity as part of a comprehensive weight management approach. While his practice emphasizes the treatment of obesity-related conditions, he also performs minimally invasive abdominal procedures that help improve overall health and quality of life. His patient-centered approach focuses on personalized treatment plans designed to support long-term wellness and successful outcomes.

Years of Experience

22 years

Languages Spoken

English, Portuguese