Overview

Dr. Luis A. Betances is a recognized bariatric surgeon in the Dominican Republic, known for his expertise in advanced weight loss procedures and his compassionate approach to patient care. With years of specialized training and a proven track record of successful outcomes, Dr. Betances has dedicated his career to helping individuals overcome obesity and reclaim their health. His commitment goes beyond the operating room, offering patients guidance, support, and long-term strategies for lasting transformation.

Education

Medical School
Technological Institute of Santo Domingo
1988

Residency
University of Aix-Marseille II
Anatomy and Surgical Techniques, 1991
Digestive Endoscopy, 1993
General Surgery, 1994

University of Nice-Sofia-Antipolis
Video-Laparoscopic General Surgery, 1994

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Membership

International Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery 
International Federation of Surgeons of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
American Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons 
Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons 
Dominican Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons
SODOCIMEB
Dominican College of Surgeons
Latin American Association of Endoscopy Surgeons 
Dominican Association for the Study of Obesity
Medical Tourism Association

Specialties

Dr. Luis A. Betances specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing surgical treatment options for patients seeking significant and sustainable weight loss. His expertise includes minimally invasive bariatric procedures such as intragastric balloon placement, gastric plication, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, revision bariatric surgery, and metabolic surgery.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Betances performs a range of bariatric procedures tailored to individual weight loss and health needs. His surgical services include intragastric balloon, gastric plication, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, revision surgery, and metabolic surgery.

Languages Spoken

Spanish, French, English